Basic Details
Surname
Higgins
Forenames
James
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler (see References) provide the extra details. He was said to either be a native of Bacup or and Irishman from County Mayo but what was certain is that he was the brother-in-law of Michael Fallon who is also listed on this memorial and they are both also listed on IWM 2689.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Royal Irish Rifles
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Rifleman
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Belgium
Town of death
Mons
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1914
Month of death
September
Day of death
15
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial