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Interview with Bruce Higgins

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Interview with Bruce Higgins
William Higgins was discharged from the Canadian Army on May 25, 1918.  The reason listed on his discharge papers was that he was no longer medically fit for active service.  Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
William Higgins was discharged from the Canadian Army on May 25, 1918. The reason listed on his discharge papers was that he was no longer medically fit for active service. Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
William Higgins was discharged from the Canadian Army on May 25, 1918. The reason listed on his discharge papers was that he was no longer medically fit for active service. Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
William Higgins was discharged from the Canadian Army on May 25, 1918. The reason listed on his discharge papers was that he was no longer medically fit for active service. Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
The 94th Regiment in their dress uniform of red tunics and fur hats.  May 25, 1918.  Courtesy of Bruce Higgins, William Higgins' grandson.
The 94th Regiment in their dress uniform of red tunics and fur hats. May 25, 1918. Courtesy of Bruce Higgins, William Higgins' grandson.
The 94th Regiment in their dress uniform of red tunics and fur hats. May 25, 1918. Courtesy of Bruce Higgins, William Higgins' grandson.
The 94th Regiment in their dress uniform of red tunics and fur hats. May 25, 1918. Courtesy of Bruce Higgins, William Higgins' grandson.
Gold box that soldiers used to hold chocolate or cigarettes.  Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
Gold box that soldiers used to hold chocolate or cigarettes. Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
Gold box that soldiers used to hold chocolate or cigarettes. Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
Gold box that soldiers used to hold chocolate or cigarettes. Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
Members of the 94th Regiment in the field.  Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
Members of the 94th Regiment in the field. Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
Members of the 94th Regiment in the field. Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
Members of the 94th Regiment in the field. Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
William Higgins' attestation papers from his enlistment in WWI.  The papers show that he was married and identified his profession as "iron worker."  Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
William Higgins' attestation papers from his enlistment in WWI. The papers show that he was married and identified his profession as "iron worker." Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
William Higgins' attestation papers from his enlistment in WWI. The papers show that he was married and identified his profession as "iron worker." Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
William Higgins' attestation papers from his enlistment in WWI. The papers show that he was married and identified his profession as "iron worker." Courtesy of Bruce Higgins.
The British War Medal given to every Canadian who served overseas between 1914 and 1918 (left) and The Victory Medal given to every Canadian who served in a theatre of war (right). The reverse reads: The Great War for Civilization.
The British War Medal given to every Canadian who served overseas between 1914 and 1918 (left) and The Victory Medal given to every Canadian who served in a theatre of war (right). The reverse reads: The Great War for Civilization.
The British War Medal given to every Canadian who served overseas between 1914 and 1918 (left) and The Victory Medal given to every Canadian who served in a theatre of war (right). The reverse reads: The Great War for Civilization.
The British War Medal given to every Canadian who served overseas between 1914 and 1918 (left) and The Victory Medal given to every Canadian who served in a theatre of war (right). The reverse reads: The Great War for Civilization.
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