Edward James HIGGS

Regimental number3688
Place of birthKent England
ReligionBaptist
OccupationFarmer
AddressCootamundra, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, E J Higgs, 139 Brookdale Road, Cupford, SE London, England
Enlistment date12 March 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name46th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/63/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 28 February 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll46th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 January 1919
Miscellaneous information from
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Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Date of death23 April 1966