| Surname: | Higgins |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 405876 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in to the Cavalry of the Line 2/12/42 transferred to CMP. 28/1/46 to class Z (T) Res. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 28/6/13 at Nottingham Notts, He enlisted 5/4/32, Residence 2 Osman Terrace, Briar Street, Nottingham, Notts, Occupation Carter. 5/6/32 enlisted in the Cavalry of the Line 4/4/38 to Section B Army Reserve. 1/9/39 Mobilized, 26/1/40 to 7 RTR, 16/3/40 to Cavalry of the Line, 16/3/40 t0 RAC. 2/12/42 to CMP, 28/1/46 to class Z (T) reserve. He served Home 5/4/32 to 30/9/32, Egypt 1/10/32 to 12/10/35, India 2/10/35 to 6/12/37, Home 7/12/37 to 4/4/38, Army Reserve 5/4/38 to 31/8/39, Home 1/9/39 to 14/5/43, North Africa 15/5/43 to 2/11/45, Home 3/11/45 to 27/1/46, Z (T) reserve 28/1/46 to 9/2/54, A G reserve 1o0/2/54 to 26/6/58. 30/10/48 He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 6 Bradmore Terrace, Briar Street, Meadows, Nottingham, Notts. Jack Higgins. |