Kenneth Alfred Biggs

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Major Kenneth Alfred Biggs of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps was awarded the George Cross for gallantry in his actions in rescuing people from an ammunition train on the 2 January 1946 in Savernake Forest, Wiltshire.[1]

He was born on 26 February 1911 in Greenway, Totteridge in Hertfordshire. His award was announced in The London Gazette of 8 October 1946, with the citation dated 11 October 1946:[2]

“ The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the GEORGE CROSS, in recognition of most conspicuous gallantry in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner, to the undermentioned: —

Captain (temporary Major) Kenneth Alfred BIGGS (173490), Royal Army Ordnance Corps (London, N.10). No. 10536260 Corporal (acting Staff-Sergeant) Sidney George ROGERSON, Royal Army Ordnance Corps (Caterham, Surrey).

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Marion Hebblethwaite. Kenneth Alfred Biggs, GC. Chameleon HH Publishing Ltd. Retrieved on 2007-11-16.
  2. ^ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 37753, page 5025, 8 October 1946. Retrieved on 2007-11-16.