Higson, Richard –

Of 32, The Hollins, Middle Hulton, Bolton, Lancashire. Police Constable 103 of the Bolton County Borough Police since 10/03/1915 having transferred from the Liverpool City Police in which he served from 18/12/1911 to 08/03/1915. Left the police to enlist for War Service, returning to the force 06/02/1919. (Bolton Archives: ABJ/22/231).

Personal details

  • Surname: Higson
  • Forename: Richard
  • Date of birth: June 21st, 1886
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Middle Hulton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Gunner
  • Unit: 3rd East Lancashire Brigade.
  • Service number: Not known
  • Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
  • Enlistment date: May 14th, 1915 - 1915-05-14
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 21/05/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g

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