Son of James Herbert Higginson (recorded as “Mr. I. H. Higginson” on CWGC), of 21, Horrocks Street, Smithills, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted January 1915.
Higginson, James –
Personal details
- Surname: Higginson
- Forename: James
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 21
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: June 27th, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Rifleman
- Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion.
- Service number: S/7744
- Regiment: Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Lads Club - Bolton
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- CWGC Memorial: Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France
- CWGC reference: XVII. L. 10.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 08/01/1915 28/07/1916 04/08/1916 29/12/1916
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7e 6a* 6d* S13*