William Ernest HIGGINS

Regimental number2599
Place of birthDeans Marsh Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressNewtown, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, George Higgins, 43 Elizabeth Street, Newtown, Victoria
Enlistment date30 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on 15 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919