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Alfred John McGregor HIGGS

Regimental number7955
Place of birthMelbourne Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCommercial traveller
Address49 Hereford Street, Glebe Point, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs M E Higgs, 26 Tonteth Road, Glebe Point, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit nameInfantry Brigade Train 8
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/37/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Division Train Headquarters
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 9 March 1917

Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has consistently performed good work throughout, and has at all times set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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