Basic Details Surname Higham Forenames Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Higham War First World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes He is listed as Higham on IWM 43278. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Civilian Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Death and Burial details Town of death West Hartlepool Month of death December Day of death 16 Age at death 11 Manner of death as stated Killed in time of war by shells fired from German Warships off the coast of the Hartlepools Manner of death reference Killed in Action