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John Theodore BIGG

Date of birth10 February 1890
Place of birthNoarlunga, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCarpenter
AddressMcLaren Vale, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinJames Bigg, Port Noarlunga, South Australia
Enlistment date19 September 1914
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 22 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728 (12 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 (1 April 1920).
Recommendation date: 13 December 1918

FateReturned to Australia 31 May 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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