Background
HIGGINS, James A. was born on August 9, 1874 in Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William and Mary Higgins.
Lieutenant Colonel United States Infantry
HIGGINS, James A. was born on August 9, 1874 in Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William and Mary Higgins.
TJ. of Pennsylvania Law School.
Louisiana. Sergt., 1898. Served Mindanao, Philippines 1902-1903. Aide-de-Camp, Major General, 1905-1906.
Brigadier General 1910-1911. Served, 35, 87 and 6 Divs., France, 1918. With Q.M.C., New Orleans, Louisiana., Louisiana.
1920, 1 Division., 1921. Member. LieutGen.’s. Staff, Governor’s Island. New York, 1922-1925, Fort Logan, Colorado.
1925-1926, Fort Bending, Georgia., 1926-1927. With 17th Infantry., Fort Crook. Nebraska, 1928-1929; C.M.T.C. Of. ficer, 7 Corps Area, Omaha.
Nebraska, 1930 —.
Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington, D. C.), Omaha Country, Athletic.
Spouse Pauline Merge, 1882, New Orleans.