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Jack HIGGINS

Regimental number11074
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSkate mechanic
AddressGardiner's Road, Mascot, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinAunt, Mrs L Carr, Gardiner's Road, Mascot, New South Wales
Enlistment date8 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 14
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/31/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 15 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Divisional Ammunition Column
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (Awarded)


'Great courage and devotion to duty, rendering valuable services in keeping line supplied with ammunition. (East of Ypres)'
Recommendation date: 1 November 1917

FateReturned to Australia 31 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No.110
Date: 25 July 1918

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