Watch List notes:

A Great War 'First Day of the Somme' 'Manchester Pals' Casualty Pair awarded to Private Richard William Viggers, 17th (Service) Battalion, Manchester Regiment (2nd City Pals), who was killed in action on 1 July 1916 during the Battalion's attack upon Montauban, where despite advancing as instructed at a slow walk, they captured the village despite heavy casualties. This was one of only a handful of successes achieved on the day, comprising: British War and Victory Medals (26435 Pte. R. W. Viggers. Manch. R.); Toned, about extremely fine (2). Private Richard William Viggers, was born in Audlem, Cheshire, the son of Alfred and Mary Ann of Stocktons Cottage, Newhall, Cheshire. He served with the 17th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, and was present during their attack upon the village of Montauban on the First Day of the Somme on 1 July 1916. Private Viggers was killed during this offensive, which resulted in the successful capture of Montauban village - as they advanced 'in perfect order at a slow walk' behind the creeping barrage in the face of enemy machine guns. The first 48 hours of the capture of Montauban cost the 17th Manchesters 8 officers and 350 men, from the 900 who had gone over the top. Private Viggers's name is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial.