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Joseph HIGGINS

Regimental number641
Place of birthCowden Beath, Scotland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressKurri Kurri, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Joseph Higgins, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 November 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on 19 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 November 1918
Discharge date24 February 1919
Other details

War service: proceeded to Gallipoli from Alexandria, 16 May 1915.

Admitted to 25th Casualty Clearing Station, Mudros, 31 August 1915 (diarrhoea); transferred to 24th Casualty Clearing Station, Lemnos, 16 September 1915. Rejoined 5th Light Horse Regiment, Gallipoli, 28 September 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, 25 December 1915.

Detached to 2nd Light Horse Brigade Headquarters, Marakeb, 28 May 1917; rejoined 5th Light Horse Regiment, 5 June 1917. Detached to 3rd Light Horse Brigade Headquarters, 26 October 1917.

Marched out to Suez for return to Australia, 14 November 1918; commenced return to Australia on board 'Port Darwin', 15 November 1918; disembarked Sydney, 26 February 1919; discharged, 24 February 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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