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We remember William Edwin Higgins
We remember William Edwin Higgins
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1883
sibling
Stafford Higgins
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1883
1886
sibling
Ethel Ann Hill
Higgins
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1886
1889
sibling
Ellen Bethia Aka Nell Baxter
Higgins
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1889
1891
sibling
James Edward Higgins
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1891
1895
1898
sibling
Bertha Maria Higgins
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1898
1902
sibling
George Clarence Higgins
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1902
1907
sibling
Sydney Marshall Higgins
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1907
1916
employment
Farm Hand
Cranbrook, Western Australia
Australia
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14th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
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14th January 1916
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
49
44th Australian Infantry battalion
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1st July 1917
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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17th June 1919
1921
marriage
Olive Lilian Rogers
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17th August 1921
1924
children
James Edward Higgins
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1924
1926
children
Sylvia Winifred Higgins
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1926
1967
death
Unknown
Albany, Western Australia
Australia
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4th February 1967
burial
Mount Barker, Western Australia
Australia
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edwin |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Higgins, |
| Source | 9222433 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 49 | 44th Australian Infantry battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Edward Higgins | son | 1924 | |
| Sylvia Winifred Higgins | daughter | 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Hough | mother | ||
| James George Higgins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Higgins | brother | 1883 | |
| Ethel Ann Hill nee Higgins | sister | 1886 | |
| Ellen Bethia Aka Nell Baxter nee higgins | sister | 1889 | |
| James Edward Higgins | brother | 1891 | |
| Bertha Maria Higgins | sister | 1898 | |
| George Clarence Higgins | brother | 1902 | |
| Sydney Marshall Higgins | brother | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Lilian Rogers | wife | 17th August 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-13 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Sergeant 49 William Edwin Higgins M.M.William prior to embarkation for WW1.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant 49 William Edwin Higgins M.M. | Kathy30586 |
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We remember William Edwin Higgins
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