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James HIGGINS

Regimental number2520
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressBlack Forest, South Australia
Marital statusWidower
Age at embarkation42
Next of kinSister, Mrs Kate Rowe, Pleasant Avenue, Black Forest, South Australia
Enlistment date30 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 21 September 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2620
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 October 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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