Basic Details Surname Higgins Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RAPC Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Army Pay Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1942 Month of death September Day of death 12 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Enemy action