Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Eight: Assistant Superintendent R. Higgins, Federation of Malaya Police, late Engine Room Artificer 4th Class, Royal Navy

British War and Victory Medals (M.11341 R. Higgins. E.R.A.4. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, G.VI.R. (A.S.P. R. Higgins. F Of M Pol.); Colonial Police Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, for Meritorious Service (Asst. Supt. Robert Higgins, Fed. Malaya Police) mounted as originally worn, generally good very fine (8) £300-£400

C.P.M. London Gazette 9 June 1949.

Robert Higgins was born in Seattle, United States of America in April 1899. He joined the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class in January 1915, and advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class. Higgins was discharged 23 April 1920. He subsequently served as Assistant Superintendent in the Federation of Malaya Police.