John Thomas 'Jack' BIGGIN was born at Karnak in the West Wimmera in 1886, but attended school at Digby in south-west Victoria which explains why he has a tree in each of the Booroopki and Digby Avenues of Honour. He was listed as a "Carrier", aged 31 at the time of his death.
The tree in honour of Pte Jack BIGGIN at Booroopki was planted by Miss Gwen BULL.
The tree in honour of Pte Jack BIGGIN at Digby was planted by Mr J M BIGGIN.
John Thomas 'Jack' BIGGIN appears to be a member of the following family group:
Joseph Haywood BIGGIN 1858-1947 & Annie Maria HICKLETON 1860-1948
Joseph Haywood BIGGIN, born 1858 Merino, Vic, son of Joseph Haywood BIGGIN and Bridget DARCY was married in 1883 to Annie Maria HICKLETON, born 1860, Portland, Vic daughter of William HICKLETON and Sarah McKAY / McKEY / MARKEY.
The family of Joseph Haywood BIGGIN and Annie Maria HICKLETON appears to be: