Private Peter Biggar, killed at the Dardanelles on August 7, was the son of old residents of the Kaikorai, his father having been in the employ of the Provincial Government of Otago. He was born in the Kaikorai, and educated at Kaikorai and Mornington Schools. He was on a holiday in Nelson when he enlisted and joined the Canterbury Battalion, but afterwards transferred into the Otago Infantry Battalion. He left with the Fourth Reinforcements, and has several nephews on active service. -Otago Witness, 8/9/1915.
Peter Biggar was one of the many reinforcements to ANZAC troops who arrived to mount a decisive offensive against Turkish positions on Gallipoli Peninsula. It was decisive for all involved. Peter Biggar lost his life. His Regiment took the crucial height of Chunuk Bair, which was lost after they were relieved. The failure of the August offensive spelled the beginning of the end of the campaign.
IN MEMORIAM.
BIGGAR. — In loving memory of our dear brother, Peter Biggar, who was killed while in action at Gallipoli on August 7th, 1915.
We mourn for him whose doom was sealed
On Turkey's barren battlefield;
But fate could yield to valor's son
No nobler lot.
— Inserted by his sorrowing sisters, C. Herbert and J. Forrest. -Evening Star, 7/8/1916.
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