Private Frederick Trigg MM from Haywards Heath, Sussex, was killed in action in Italy serving with his Regiment. He has no known grave. Only son of Mr and Mrs Harry Trigg from Haywards Heath; husband of Jean Trigg.

Frederick Harry Trigg had previously volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.2 Commando. He was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service in 1942 during Operation Musketoon, Norway, and his subsequent evasion from capture. Seven of the raiders were captured and executed. He re-joined No.2 Commando taking part in Operation Avalanche at Salerno, Italy, from 9 September 1943. It was reported in newspapers that he had been wounded during the Salerno operations and had subsequently re-joined his Regiment. 

Private Trigg was attached to No.2 Commando for Operation Musketoon. This highly successful operation resulted in the destruction of the important electric power plant at Glomfjord in Norway. Private Trigg throughout showed skill and resolution. He spent, in all, twelve days in enemy occupied country and eventually made his escape in spite of great exhaustion and hardship. [Recommended by Brigadier R.E. Laycock].