Director of Supplies and Transport, Canadian Army Service Corps James Lyons Biggar, CMG (16 July 1856 – 19 February 1922) was one of Canada's earliest senior military officers.
In 1881, Biggar entered military service (permanent force) as a lieutenant in the 15th Battalion, Argyll Light Infantry, serving with that unit until 1901.
During the period 1898 to 1902, and subsequently, in 1914 to 1919, Canada responded to international requests for aid by authorizing the deployment of military forces abroad thereby establishing an enviable tradition.
At the conclusion of the South African War, Biggar returned to Canada where he became a Senior Staff Officer at Headquarters in Ottawa.
As a direct result of the heroic efforts and sacrifices made by so many Canadians, Canada won wide respect and support in becoming an independent country.