Harold H. “Bud” Bigley, Jr

Harold H. “Bud” Bigley, Jr. passed away June 26, 2017. He was born June 18, 1924 in Newark, N.J. to Harold H. and Alice Bigley originally from England. Bud grew up in Chatham, N. J. and completed all of his schooling in that same community.

Bud served in the United States Navy aboard LSM 129A Troop Carrier as an Electrician’s Mate 1st Class until March, 1946. During his service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal and the Victory Medal.

Upon his honorable discharge, Bud went to work for Western Electric (now Lucent T...