Basic Details Surname Higgins Forenames H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sunk by a mine whilst homeward bound from the Faroe fishing grounds Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler Southward (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trimmer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler Southward (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trimmer Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1919 Month of death March Day of death 1 Age at death 43 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Hull Address back 93, Duncomb St., Grimsby. Relationships Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Higgins; husband of Martha Charlton Higgins (nee Lodge)