Regimental number | 3061 |
Place of birth | Adelong New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Gundagai, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, F R Higham, Darbalara via Gundagai, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (altered to Military Medal) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th July, 1918, in the operation against VAIRE WOOD, east of CORBIE, Sergeant HIGHAM's platoon leader became a casualty early in the advance. HIGHAM assumed command and led his men to the final objective with great skill and daring. At one point an enemy machine gun was encountered. Acting with promptness and decision, HIGHAM, followed by a party of his men, charged and captured the gun, taking several prisoners. Upon reaching the ultimate objective his work in directing and supervising the consolidation was particularly good. Throughout the operation Sergeant HIGHAM displayed exceptional courage and controlling ability.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |