The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
French Croix de Guerre with palm. Unnamed as issued.
Major Henry Philip Lawton Higman served with the Royal Engineers during the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches on 7 November 1917. He transferred to the Royal Air Force as a Kite Balloon officer in April 1918. Higman was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross for actions between August and October 1918. He was also awarded a French Croix de Guerre. The citation for this award is not available. Squadron Leader Higman continued to serve in the RAF after the war and held posts as an Assistant Air Attache in Europe, North and South America. He transferred to the RAF Reserve in 1930. Higman retired to Queensland and died there in 1962.
Victory Medal with Mentioned in Despatches oak leaf. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Major Henry Philip Lawton Higman served with the Royal Engineers during the First World War, wher
Distinguished Flying Cross (Geo V). Unnamed as issued. Major Henry Philip Lawton Higman served with the Royal Engineers during the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches on 7 November
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Major Henry Philip Lawton Higman served with the Royal Engineers during the First World War, where he was mentioned in desp
French Croix de Guerre (war Cross). Unnamed as issued. A cross pattée with crossed swords between the arms. Obverse: The centrepiece bearing the head of 'Marianne' of the French Republic facing right
French Croix de Guerre avec Palme. Unnamed as issued
French Croix de Guerre. Unnamed as issued. Henry William 'Harry' Murray holds a unique place in the history of the AIF. This French Croix de Guerre was awarded to Murray in January 1919 for his cond
