The son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy G. Piggott of Inshes Ave., Chatham, ON.

Previous Military Experience: Served three years with Garrison Artillery.

Charles enlisted with the First Kent Regt. and in February of 1942 he was stationed at Niagara-on-the Lake  when he was reported home on a two day leave to see his parents. CDN 3/02/42

In May of 1942, still with the Kent Regt. (Active) he was stationed at New Westminister, BC. when he was visiting his parents on a “couple of weeks” furlough. CDN 23/05/42

He went overseas in 1943 and had been in action in North Africa and in Italy since December of 1943.   The CDN 29/ 05/43 reported that Pte. Piggott was overseas. He went overseas in 1943 and had been in action in North Africa in Italy since December of 1943.

He was reported to have arrived in England on furlough CDN 6/02/45.  Charles was reported arriving back in Canada in the CDN 7/03/45. A photo of “Chuck” with his parents appeared in the CDN 10/03/45 welcoming him home.

Served four years. Promoted to Sergeant and received the C.V.S. medal. Was in a motorcycle accident and has disability from right leg.

Date of Discharge: August 26th 1944

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	Canadian Voluntary Service Medal
Sources	IODE (P), CCI-RH, CDN (6/02/45), IH-RH, MVL, CFF-FD44, KCFA, PGHN-RH, StAUC-RH, BFL-B

Age	born 1904
Birthplace	Monifieth, Scotland
Religion	Presbyterian
Marital Status	Married
When Enlisted	July 30th 1940
Next of Kin	Gertrude Piggot

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