Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 38 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

November 10th, 1942

Citation:
"At dusk one evening in October, 1942, this officer led an unescorted section of three bombers to attack on enemy supply convoy off Tobruk. In the face of heavy defensive fire from escorting destroyers and shore batteries, Flight Lieutenant Wiggins secured two hits on an enemy merchant vessel of 6,000 tons, causing its destruction. He has displayed similar skill, courage and initiative on many occasions."

LG 35777/4867 (10 November 1942).