The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Bigge, Major-General Thomas Scovell
Bigge, Major-General Thomas Scovell (retired): C.B. 1905; J.P. for Hertfordshire: b. 1837; s. of Charles Richard Bigge; m. 1866, Ellen, d. of Rev. John and the Lady Louisa Lees, y.d. of 11th Earl of Huntingdon; three s. Educ.; privately. Served Crimea, 1854-56, (wounded, despatches, medal and clasp for Sebastopol, Turkish War medal. Order of Medjidie); China, 1857: Indian Mutiny, Defence of Alum Bagh, Relief of Luckhow, Defence (2nd) of Alum Bagh Position, Capture of Lucknow, Campaign in Oude, North and South, 1857-1858 (medal and 2 clasps for Relief and Capture of Lucknow, and the grant of one year’s service). Decorated: Jubilee Crimean War. Address: The Lye House, Bricket Wood, near St. Albans, Herts. Club: United Service.