Son of Mrs. Higson, of 524, Lever Edge Lane, Middle Hulton, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted October 1917. Formerly 45897, Lancashire Fusiliers. Wounded in the arm and leg 27/04/1918 and died following surgery.
Higson, Herbert –
Personal details
- Surname: Higson
- Forename: Herbert
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 18
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: May 1st, 1918
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 22nd (3rd County Pioneers) (Service) Battalion.
- Service number: 81450
- Regiment: Durham Light Infantry
- 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 Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- Morris Green & District Memorial (St. Bede's Church)
- St. Bede's C.E. Church WWI Memorial - Morris Green
- CWGC Memorial: St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France
- CWGC reference: P. XI. J. 16B.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 10/05/1918 10/05/1918
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6c/d* 6f
- Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 10/05/1918 02/08/1918 27/12/1918