| Regimental number | 3129 |
| Place of birth | Dungog, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Dungog, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Lucy Mary Higgs, Lord Street, Dungog, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid against the enemy defences North East of SAILLY-le-SEC, South West of ALBERT, on 4th July 1918. Early in the fight Private HIGGS' section leader fell wounded, and Private HIGGS, realising the importance of leadership at such a time, took command, and led his men to their objective. During the advance his party came under heavy trench mortar and machine gun fire, Private HIGGS, who set a fine example of coolness and disregard of danger. In the final assault Private HIGGS accounted for two of the enemy with his bayonet.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HIGGS Isacchar Pearson |