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Higgins was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 April, 1912
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Higgins was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} on 1 April, 1912.  At the [[Battle of Jutland]], he was in the {{UK-1Active|f=t}}.  Immediately after the battle, he was re-appointed in her as gunnery officer and remained until being sent to {{UK-Agincourt}} on 2 August, 1916.  He served in her until June 1918 and then was sent to the {{UK-1Glasgow|f=t}}.
  
 
Higgins was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 1 April, 1922.
 
Higgins was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 1 April, 1922.

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Lieutenant-Commander Lawrence Raikes Higgins, (5 March, 1890 – 25 January, 1930) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Higgins was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1912. At the Battle of Jutland, he was in the scout cruiser Active. Immediately after the battle, he was re-appointed in her as gunnery officer and remained until being sent to Agincourt on 2 August, 1916. He served in her until June 1918 and then was sent to the light cruiser Glasgow.

Higgins was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 April, 1922.

Retired at his own request with gratuity on 4 July 1929.

Found dead in a "bedroom full of gas" on 25 January, 1930.

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Richard L. Fortier
Captain of H.M.S. Atherstone
21 Jul, 1921 – 14 Sep, 1921
Succeeded by
John W. C. O. Shelton

Footnotes