HIGHAM, Walter

Rank: 
Gunner
Unit / Base: 
1 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Artillery
Service: 
Army
Number: 
14526092
Honours & Awards: 
Died : 
Saturday, January 18, 1969
Gunner Walter Higham, 5 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Styal, Cheshire.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37425, page 381 dated 10 January 1946.
Image of Roll of 5 Troop No 1 Commando in Gallery with last 2 digits of service number after surname.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 48 issued March 1969.
England & Wales Government Probate Death Index.
 
Notes
Not identical with Jack Higham in the No.1 Commando gallery.
 

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