Thomas Higgins (RAF officer)
Thomas Higgins | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 July 1880 |
| Died | 22 September 1953 (aged 73) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George |
First World War. He was one of the small number of Royal Flying Corps generals
in latter stages of the
War.
Career
Higgins initially served in the
West African Frontier Force. After his return to Great Britain, Higgins learnt to fly in 1911, gaining Royal Aero Club
Certificate No. 88.
After flying duties in the Royal Flying Corps in 1915, Higgins was appointed to increasing senior posts, commanding No. 39 Squadron, the Home Defence Wing and from September 1917 the Home Defence Brigade.
Remaining in the
Air Officer Commanding No. 10 Group
before retiring towards the end of 1929.
References
- ^ "No. 27173". The London Gazette. 13 March 1900. p. 1711.