| Place of birth | Boyle Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Strathfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, Francis Higgins, 'Ardagh', Boyle, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | 14 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | May 1916 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 11/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Morea on 27 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 17 July 1919 |