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255235 Pte. Patrick Higgins British Army 5th Btn. Royal Irish Fusiliers from:Kells, Co. Meath (d.10th Aug 1915) I had always heard from my Mother that an uncle of hers died in the first world war. We only recently found out about him. Patrick Higgins joined the Royal Irish Fusiliers against the wishes of his family. He was 25 and only married a few months. My mother told the story that he only lasted a few weeks, which is true. He was in the 5th Battalion and his unit landed in Gallipoli on the 7th of August after sailing for a month. He died on the 10th of August. His wife's name was Marie Higgins of 3 Laurel Hurst, College Road, Cork. He was the son of the late Peter Higgins of Maudlin St, Kells, Co. Meath. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**