Thomas J. Wiggins is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wiggins, of Houston.  He was born in Corsicana February 2, 1892, and received his education there.  On December 4, 1917, entered the United States Service and was assigned to the 177th Aero Squadron.  He was trained at San Antonio, Texas, and Gerstner Field, Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Later ordered to England, where he continued in the service of the United States as a mechanic in the Aero Branch.  After the armistice was signed he returned home and received his discharge.  He is the brother of Lewis Wiggins who so bravely gave his life for his country.

History of Texas World War Heroes - World War 1

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