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Type of entity
Person
Authorized form of name
Higgs, W. G. (William Gordon), 1886-1956
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Description area
Dates of existence
1886-1956
History
William Gordon Higgs was born in Wales in 1886. He joined the merchant navy as a 16 year old and seems to have risen fairly swiftly through the ranks to become Master with the Port Line. He was awarded an OBE in 1942 and was commended for brave conduct in August 1943 (following the sinking of the Port Victor). He died in 1956.