HIGGINS, Jack Maxwell

LAC Jack Maxwell Higgins was killed in a truck accident at 1 WAGS Ballarat. Also killed was a civilian Harold Maxwell Barrett 16 of Ballarat. Other airmen and soldiers were injured.

Last Name
HIGGINS
Given Names
Jack Maxwell
Service Number
118650
Date of Birth
07/11/1923
Birth Location
Footscray VIC.
Enlistment Date
21/09/1942
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
06/10/1942
Course Details
Other
Kill Date or Discharge Date
20/02/1943 (Killed)
Rank
Aircraftman 1
Operations
Accidental ground accident Ballarat
Date of Death
20/02/1943
Age
19
Cemetery / Memorial
Ballarat New Cemetery
Notes

LAC Jack Maxwell Higgins was killed in a truck accident at 1 WAGS Ballarat. Also killed was a civilian Harold Maxwell Barrett 16 of Ballarat. Other airmen and soldiers were injured.

Posting on Death
WAGS 1 Ballarat
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
1WAGS - Higgins J.M. - Service Number 118650

Acknowledgements

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