I was saddened to hear of the passing of Clyde Piggott.
When I started with the Department of Corrective Services in May of 1971, Clyde was a Chief Prison Officer. He was well respected and was one of those Officers who went about his business with no fuss or bother.
I spoke to Frank (Karate Jack) Hutchen about Clyde’s passing. Frank told me that Clyde was born in the same month and year as him, in 1932. Frank went on to say that Clyde had joined the Department prior to him. They often discussed poultry and ducks in particular. Clyde later transferred to Glen Innes Prison Camp and set up his own duck farm following his retirement.
Bob Dyson joined the Department in 1966 and Clyde was his Night Senior on his first “B” Watch (midnight to 8am). You can read about Bob’s experience on this particular shift with Clyde in my latest book Australia’s Best Prison Stories.
Although I did not spend a great deal of time working with Clyde, I had got to know him and him me. He was always thoughtful and willing to pass on his wisdom and advice. He will be sadly missed by those of us who knew him.
Peter T Egge
