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We remember Frederick William Warren Higgs
We remember Frederick William Warren Higgs
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
Manor Farm, Harlington, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9172536
31st March 1901
1911
location
Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9104256
2nd April 1911
1912
enlistment
Source:9104257
27th March 1912
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
781
Bedford Yeomanry
Source:1866404
10th June 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1866404
10th June 1915
1918
discharge
Source:9104257
3rd May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
30100
Bedfordshire Yeomanry
Source:9104257
23rd May 1918
1920
marriage
Winifred Mann
Source:9104271
1920
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
30100
Bedford Yeomanry
Source:1866404
1972
death
Unknown
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9172535
1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick William Warren |
| Initials | FWW |
| Last Name | Higgs |
| Source | 9104256 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Manor Farm, Harlington, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 30100 | Bedford Yeomanry | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 781 | Bedford Yeomanry | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 30100 | Bedfordshire Yeomanry | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Maria | mother | ||
| William Frederick Higgs | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Mann | wife | 1920 |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. F W W Higgs appears as "Beds Yeomanry".
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Bedfordshire Yeomanry Cap BadgeThe cap badge of the Bedfordshire Yeomanry.
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Frederick Higgs.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedfordshire Yeomanry Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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