1887 Mar 15.Born Manchester, Lancashire
1891 census at 10 Chatsworth St, Beswick , Manchester
1901 census at 47 Philips Park Rd, Beswick, Manchester
1911 at 47 Philips Park Rd, Beswick
1914 Jul/Sep married Sarah Ann Gee 1886–1980 (Birth 1886 • manchester Death 1980 • manchester )
1915 Nov 7 Landed in France
1918 Mar 26 Commissioned 2nd Lt
1920 Feb 2. MGC. Temp. Lt. R.. Rigg relinquishes his commission on completion of service, and retains the rank of Lt
1920 May 31. Joined RIC on Barrack Defence
1921 Jan 11. Joined ADRIC with service no 1483. Posted to Depot.
1921 Feb 1. Posted to H Coy
1922 Jan 13. Discharged on demobilisation of ADRIC
1939 Register Living at 8 Ashton New Road , Manchester C.B., Lancashire. He is Gents Outfitters & General Property Repairer living with wife Sarah
1940 Jul 16. Died Manchester