On Sunday 14th October 2018 the East Rutherford Historical Society along with Rev. Bro. Donald Pitches (Eclipse Lodge) from the Carlstadt First Presbyterian Church will be sponsoring the re-dedicating of Riggin Field at 1:00PM at Riggin Field. This is the 100th anniversary of this death.

The original memorial stone and a new plaque will be on site along with the planting of a tree to memorialize the passing of Capitan Charles Holland Riggin who was killed in action near Cunel Meuse, Lorraine France on October 14th 1918 one hundred years ago The memorial stone was originally dedicated along with the planting of a tree at the old East Rutherford High School site somewhere around 1919 or 1920. The records we have indicate that the field was originally dedicated in his name in 1927.

Riggin was born in Maryland on September 1, 1890. Riggin left East Rutherford to enter into military service in August 1917 during WWI as first a second Lieutenant and then promoted to a Army Captain. Riggin was a educator and then principal who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country while serving in France.

He was married to Miss Lillian Biglow of East Rutherford on August 1st 1917. He as married only a littler over 14 months before his untimely death.

Riggin was buried in Arlington Cemetery with full honors. His wife Lillian was buried by his side 32 years later in 1952.

Bro. Charles H. Riggin was also a Master Mason and member of Boiling Spring Lodge.

Please join us for this re-dedication ceremony on October 14th at 1PM at Riggin Field. The Worshipful Master will be hosting a lunch after the ceremony for all the Brethren who attend. It should not be a long dedication and we would like to have a nice showing of Brothers in attendance.