Drummer ' ` ` Riggers '' ' , 25 , was a machine gunner who became a recruiter . ` ` He was a real drummer '' in the army , his commanding officer says . As a drummer , he stood outside the Royal Artillery . He was also the father of a 2-year - old son , James .
Drummer Lee `` Riggers '' Rigby , 25 , was a machine gunner who became a recruiter . `` He was a real character '' in the infantry , his commanding officer says . As a drummer , he stood outside the Royal Palaces . He was also the father of a 2-year-old son , Jack .