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John Biggs Military Musician and future wife Carmen 1964

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This is a copy of an original photograph of two Bandsmen from 3rd Carabineers Prince of Wales Dragoon Guards band and a lady, Carmen Sieroslawski. It was taken in about 1964, in Hastings. John Biggs is pictured holding sheets of music, with Carmen posing in between the Bandsmen. This is a poignant photograph, as John and Carmen had just met. They later marry and enjoy a long and happy life together. John joined the British Army as a Musician in 1959 and served for six years. A short film of an interview with John, along with a narrative and more photographs can be viewed online in the John Biggs collection at the West Wales Veterans Archive.

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John Biggs
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John Biggs WWVA collection Hastings
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12/3/2025
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