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We remember Ernest James Higgins
We remember Ernest James Higgins
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Timeline
Timeline
1893
1901
location
201 Kensington, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8068925
1901
1911
education
Teacher training college
Saltney Training College , Birmingham
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8487887
1911 - 1913
1911
location
36 Eastbourne Street, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8068925
1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
1377
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
1/8th Battalion
Source:8794959
9th October 1911 - 5th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded on opening day of the Somme
Hospital/Institution
Source:8794959
1st July 1916 - 18th August 1916
1916
appointments
Command Depot, Sutton Coldfield
Source:8794959
28th August 1916 - 6th October 1916
1916
appointments
Schoolmaster, Command Depot, Sutton Coldfield
Source:8794960
6th October 1916 - 3rd January 1917
1917
commission
Regular
Source:8487885
1st August 1917
1917
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
King's (Liverpool) Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:8794959
1st August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's (Liverpool) Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:8794959
1st August 1917 - 16th March 1919
1917
location
2 Holland Road, Wallasey
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8794964
1917
1917
hospitalisation
Hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:8794959
9th November 1917 - 16th May 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8794959
16th March 1919
1921
marriage
Margaret Hughes
Source:8068929
1921 - 1955
1956
marriage
Muriel Hughes
Source:8068929
1956 - 1967
1967
death
Not War Related
Source:7902437
September 1967
sibling
Thomas H Higgins
Source:8068925
sibling
John Higgins
Source:8068925
sibling
Ada Higgins
Source:8068925
sibling
Ethel May Higgins
Source:8068925
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest James |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Higgins |
| Source | 1863272 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Holland Road, Wallasey | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1917 | |
| 201 Kensington, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| 36 Eastbourne Street, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's (Liverpool) Regiment | 5th Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | 1377 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 1/8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | King's (Liverpool) Regiment | 5th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Higgins | mother | ||
| John W Higgins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas H Higgins | brother | ||
| John Higgins | brother | ||
| Ada Higgins | sister | ||
| Ethel May Higgins | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Hughes | wife | 1921 | |
| Muriel Hughes | wife | 1956 |
Media
Media
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Jim - eight months inInscription on back reads: This was taken when JIm was on leave from the front he sent it from France for you. Ethel Can't you see the alteration being at the front has made in him. He has been out eight months nowContributed by:
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Jim - At the readyStudio photograph of Jim in his Royal Warwickshire Regiment uniform pre Battle of the Somme.Contributed by:
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Jim - Prior to embarkationJim in camp in England prior to leaving for the front (probably early 1915)Contributed by:
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Certificate of CommissionFormal confirmation of Jim's appointment as 2nd LieutenantContributed by:
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CommissionCommission to 2nd. Lieutenant 5th Battalion Kings Liverpool RegimentContributed by:
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Teacher Training College CertificateCertificate on passing out from Teacher TrainingContributed by:
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Memo from OIC to motherNotification of appointment as 2nd Lieutenant and enclosure of Commission certificateContributed by:
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Photo in the Field of E J HigginsPhotograph of Jim with fellow Officer, 2nd Lieutenant Stephen Noel BottrillContributed by:
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Army Book 439 inside coverScan of Army Book 439 inside cover for E J HigginsContributed by:
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Extra Regimental Employment SheetExtra Regimental Employment Sheet from Army Book for E J HigginsContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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1st/8th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 1st/8th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death notice | Alun44477 | |
| census record 1901 | Alun44477 | |
| Census return 1911 | Alun44477 | |
| Record of marriage | Alun44477 | |
| Record of second marriage | Alun44477 | |
| London Gazette Entry | Alun44477 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Studio photograph of Jim Higgins in uniform | Alun44477 | |
| Jim - eight months in | Alun44477 | |
| Jim - At the ready | Alun44477 | |
| Jim - Prior to embarkation | Alun44477 | |
| Jim - In the field | Alun44477 | |
| Certificate of Commission | Alun44477 | |
| Commission | Alun44477 | |
| Teacher Training College Certificate | Alun44477 | |
| Memo from OIC to mother | Alun44477 | |
| Photo in the Field of E J Higgins | Alun44477 | |
| Army Book 439 cover | Alun44477 | |
| Army Book 439 inside cover | Alun44477 | |
| Army Book 439 promotions | Alun44477 | |
| Service Record | Alun44477 | |
| Extra Regimental Employment Sheet | Alun44477 | |
| Army Book 439 additional information | Alun44477 |
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We remember Ernest James Higgins
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