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George Edward HIGGINS

Regimental number2026
Place of birthClarendon Tas
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Address25 Russell Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Jane Higgins, 25 Russell Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Enlistment date4 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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