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Alfred William Riggs

In memory of:

Private Alfred William Riggs

February 27, 1900
Paardeberg, South Africa

Military Service

Service Number:

7979

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

The Royal Canadian Regiment

Division:

G Company

Additional Information

Born:

March 24, 1878
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

One of the two members of the Royal Canadian Regiment who were from Prince Edward Island. His name is inscribed on the Boer War Monument in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Formerly served with the Charlottetown Engineering Company.

Commemorated on Page 35 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

VENDUSIEDRIFT GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE (PAARDEBERG)
South Africa

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

Located 9.1 km from the Paardeberg Museum. Follow the dirt road and turn right at the Cannon sign, travel 600 m then turn right and travel a further 200 m.

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  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Charlottetown PEI newspaper The Guardian. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Charlottetown PEI newspaper The Guardian. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Charlottetown PEI newspaper The Guardian. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Charlottetown PEI newspaper The Guardian. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Charlottetown PEI newspaper The Guardian. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Charlottetown PEI newspaper The Guardian. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Photo of ALFRED WILLIAM RIGGS– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of ALFRED WILLIAM RIGGS – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Globe (Toronto newspaper c.1902) Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Globe (Toronto newspaper c.1902) Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial at Vendusiedrift, Paardeberg, South Africa

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    Memorial at Vendusiedrift, Paardeberg, South Africa
    Memorial at Vendusiedrift, Paardeberg, South Africa
  • Letter - April 28, 1902

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    Letter - April 28, 1902
    Letter - April 28, 1902
  • Photo of Alfred William Riggs

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    Photo of Alfred William Riggs
  • Re-Dedication Ceremony– Cover of memorial brochure for the re-dedication ceremony on July 6, 2003 at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This brochure was produced by the Service Memorial Planning Committee.

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    Re-Dedication Ceremony
    Re-Dedication Ceremony – Cover of memorial brochure for the re-dedication ceremony on July 6, 2003 at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This brochure was produced by the Service Memorial Planning Committee.
  • Mayor's Message– Message from the Mayor of Charlottetown inside the brochure for the re-dedication ceremony on July 6, 2003 at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This brochure was produced by the Service Memorial Planning Committee.

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    Mayor's Message
    Mayor's Message – Message from the Mayor of Charlottetown inside the brochure for the re-dedication ceremony on July 6, 2003 at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This brochure was produced by the Service Memorial Planning Committee.
  • Photo of Alfred Riggs

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    Photo of Alfred Riggs
    Photo of Alfred Riggs
  • P.E.I. Contingent– Photo of the PEI Contingent from inside the brochure for the re-dedication ceremony on July 6, 2003 at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This brochure was produced by the Service Memorial Planning Committee.

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    P.E.I. Contingent
    P.E.I. Contingent – Photo of the PEI Contingent from inside the brochure for the re-dedication ceremony on July 6, 2003 at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This brochure was produced by the Service Memorial Planning Committee.
  • Monument Plaque– Photo of the plaque on the Boer War monument in Charlottetown.

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    Monument Plaque
    Monument Plaque – Photo of the plaque on the Boer War monument in Charlottetown.
  • Boer War Monument– Photo of the Boer War monument in Charlottetown.

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    Boer War Monument
    Boer War Monument – Photo of the Boer War monument in Charlottetown.
  • Press Clipping– News article originally published in Ottawa and picked up by The Globe, Toronto, 28 February 1900 advising of the death of Private Riggs.

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    Press Clipping
    Press Clipping – News article originally published in Ottawa and picked up by The Globe, Toronto, 28 February 1900 advising of the death of Private Riggs.
  • Souvenir creamer– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Souvenir creamer
    Souvenir creamer – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Inscription– Souvenir creamer. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Inscription
    Inscription – Souvenir creamer. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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