WIGGIN John Hervey

Corporal, 5th Batt., Suffolk Regt.
Born April 4th, 1895. Killed in Action, 1915.
J. H. Wiggin, the elder son of Mr. J. C. Wiggin, of Ipswich, entered the School as the first Dean Forest Scholar from the Cathedral Choir School in January, 1910.  Placed in the Third Form he rose rapidly and left in the Sixth Form in December, 1913.  Debarred by a hesitation in speech from pursuing his earlier aim of taking Holy Orders, he worked and qualified for a post in the Civil Service.  He was one of the first to enlist at the outbreak of the War in the Suffolk Regiment, with which he went to Egypt and Gallipoli.  On August 12th he took part in the attack on the Turkish position at Suvla Bay and was among a party who gained their objective but could not be reinforced.  He was reported missing and is now presumed killed.  His Colonel writes that both he and the Adjutant had looked forward to a commission for him.  While at the Choir School he was an excellent Monitor and later on showed great perseverance in overcoming difficulties, winning the respect of all who knew him.
W. H. C.

Source for additional information: The Vigornian, November 1916, No.87, Vol.VIII

A Memorial Service for The Men of Worcester and the Neighbourhood who have laid down their lives in the war was held in Worcester Cathedral on All Saints Day, 1916 at 7.30pm. Pte. J.H. Wiggin, Suffolks is listed on the Roll of Honour in the service booklet under Old Vigornians.