Most of the Riggs’ family has heard a story about James E Riggs and how he disappeared on a flight during World War II. I know I had many questions and my dad only had parts of answers and I don’t think he knew the full story. Others in our family have tried to do the research and get official Navy documents. I have built upon those documents, and have put them together into one comprehensive document that includes the actual investigation by the Navy including witness testimony. When I read it there were some glaring issues that came to my mind, and I address them at the end of the document. There are also notes from others who did research prior to me.
USS Yorktown
One thing most people do not know is that James kept a pretty detailed “diary” of his actions while aboard the USS Yorktown. I had physical custody of that diary and I did not know what to do with it. I wanted it to be kept alive and not be put in a box and forgotten. So I called the director of the USS Yorktown museum and asked if they wanted it. I thought James would appreciate the fact that all those memories he wrote down ended up being left to the actual USS Yorktown and reside onboard the ship he served on. It was a fitting tribute in my mind and the best place for it.
Having said that I did scan each and every page and compiled it into a separate document. From this page you can read or download both of these documents. I hope this puts the mystery of James’ disappearance into some sort of resolution. You will have to make up your own mind as to the results of the Board of Inquiry’s conclusion. The fact that even then the next highest authority kicked it back and told to to change things should be a BIG clue.
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Small town newspapers often have a crime section. Our newspaper lists local crimes and who was arrested for them. They usually list what section of the county those arrested are from. Many of them are listed as No Fixed Address. LOL, we are not criminals, but it also fits the full time RV lifestyle,