Higson, Wright –

Son of John and Elizabeth Higson, of 33, Channing Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 5756, 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, enlisted at Bolton 31/07/1915 and discharged 01/08/1916 as having made a mis-statement as to age on enlistment.

Personal details

  • Surname: Higson
  • Forename: Wright
  • Date of birth: November 13th, 1899
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, 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: Ordinary Seaman
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: J/81438 (Dev)
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: November 27th, 1917 - 1917-11-27
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • 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: 06/08/1915
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g

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