World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Springbourne, Hampshire, England, he served as a Sergeant in the 6th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, British Army. At Epinoy, France, on October 1, 1918, Sergeant Riggs found himself leading his men after the death of his platoon officer. He took them through uncut barbed wire while under heavy fire and despite losing many of his men, continued his advance. He captured a machine gun post and using two captured machine guns caused the surrender of fifty enemy soldiers. Later when the Germans attacked in force, he was shot and killed. For conspicuous bravery, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on January 6, 1919.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Springbourne, Hampshire, England, he served as a Sergeant in the 6th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, British Army. At Epinoy, France, on October 1, 1918, Sergeant Riggs found himself leading his men after the death of his platoon officer. He took them through uncut barbed wire while under heavy fire and despite losing many of his men, continued his advance. He captured a machine gun post and using two captured machine guns caused the surrender of fifty enemy soldiers. Later when the Germans attacked in force, he was shot and killed. For conspicuous bravery, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross on January 6, 1919.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
YORK & LANCASTER REGT.
SERJEANT
V.C. RIGGS F.C. MM
Gravesite Details
Final resting place unknown. Name listed on the Memorial
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