South Yorkshire Times – Saturday 06 July 1940

Killed In Africa

Mexborough R.A.F. Sergeant Sergt.

George Kenneth Biggins (21), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Biggins, of 50, Market Street, who has been reported killed in action in North Africa, is believed to be the first Mexborough casualty in the war with Italy. Mr. and Mrs. Biggins were informed their son’s death on Monday.

Sergt. Biggins has made marked progress since joining the R.A.F. at the age of 16 ½ . After only 16 months training he passed out as a Leading Aircraftman (First Class), gaining his proficiency badges as a wireless operator and gunner. Two years ago he was drafted out East and was promoted to the rank of Corporal before he was 20.

It was only when they received the telegram from the Air Ministry that Mr. and Mrs. Biggins learned that their son had been made a Sergeant. Sergt. Biggins was educated at Mexborough Secondary School and was a patrol leader of the 1st Mexborough Boy Scouts. He regularly attended Mexborough Parish Church. His parents have received numerous letters of sympathy , in their loss from many friends, to whom they are grateful. They sent Sergt. Biggins a copy of the “South Yorkshire Times” every week.

From C.W.G.C.:

Sergeant
GEORGE KENNETH BIGGINS
Service Number: 550227
Regiment & Unit/Ship
Royal Air Force 113 Sqdn.

Date of Death Died 29 June 1940
Age 21 years old

Buried or commemorated at ALAMEIN MEMORIAL Column 239. Egypt

Additional Info
Son of George and Alice Biggins, of Mexborough, Yorkshire. His brother, Walter Barron Biggins, also died on service.