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STIGGANTS, James William John
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | 4265, SX9430 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 20 July 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 8th Division Ammunition Sub-Park |
| Born: | Denial Bay, South Australia, 7 February 1914 |
| Home Town: | Cootra, Wudinna, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Charra and Penong, South Australia |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | 10 January 1983, aged 68 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Happy Valley Cemetery, Port Lincoln RSL Section |
| Memorials: | Ballarat Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, Waddikee Rock Honor Roll |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 20 Jul 1940: | Enlisted Adelaide, SA | |
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| 20 Jul 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Sergeant, 4265 | |
| 18 Nov 1947: | Discharged Sergeant, SX9430, 8th Division Ammunition Sub-Park |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Jasper Clement STIGGANTS and Mary Neil nee SMITH of Warramboo, Eyre Peninsula. Educated at Yanninee he was fond of outdoor life, football, cricket, rifle shooting and was keen on motoring and mechanically inclined. James was a farmer in civilian life and enlited in July 1940 leaving for Malay in November 1941. He was reported missing and taken prisoner of war at Tanglin, Singapore. His sister was Mrs. Olive Churches, of Richard Street, Flinders Park, SA.
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