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Thomas John HIGGINS

Regimental number114
Place of birthBundaberg Qld
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressColes Creek, Cooran, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinFather, B Higgins, Coles Creek, Cooran, Queensland
Enlistment date22 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
FateKilled in Action 28 June 1915
Place of burialShell Green Cemetery (Plot I, Row A, Grave No. 9), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
4
Family/military connectionsBrother: 393 Pte Brian HIGGINS, 25th Bn, killed in action, 29 July 1916.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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