Date of birth:

December 13th, 1921 (Amhurstburg/Ontario, Canada)

Date of death:

June 26th, 1943

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Graves General Cemetery Gorssel
Row: A. Grave: 10.

Service number:

R98109

Nationality:

Canadian

Killed in action 26 June 1943 (Halifax DK190).
Rank: Warrant Officer (Pilot)

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Sergeant

Unit:

No. 427 (Lion) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

May 25th, 1943

"Flight Sergeant Higgins piloted an aircraft detailed to attack a target in southwest Germany one night in 1943. Shortly after bombing the target the aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and much damage was sustained. In difficult circumstances Flight Sergeant Higgins flew the aircraft to an airfield in this country where he effected a successful crash landing. He displayed great courage and determination. "

Medal presented to father at Government House, 12 December 1944.

• - Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  - Royal Canadian Air Force Association - "Per Ardua Ad Astra"
  

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