Nicholas Leslie HIGGINSON

Regimental number4/101
AddressJuliet Street, Stratford
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, W W Higginson, Whatawhata
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 13 June 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'At Switch Trench near High Wood on 15th and 16th September, 1916 he carried out exceptionally good work in the formation of a strong point, showing determination under shell fire in open, also for consistent good work in France from April to September 1916. His example and ability have always been marked.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 9 December 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Fifth