Howard P Higgins
MilitaryAssigned to HQ 359FG, 8AF USAAF.
Awards: WWII Victory, EAME.
Post War: He went to work for IMC Chemical and retired after 43 years of service and during that time earned his B.S. degree from Indiana State College.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Places
![Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377226.jpg.webp?itok=RQw6Mu-P)
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN | 16 December 1923 | Son of Raymond and Marie Florence [Austin] Higgins. |
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Enlisted |
Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN | 16 November 1942 | Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana |
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Died |
26 July 2021 | ||
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Based |
East Wretham | Assigned to HQ 359FG, 8AF USAAF. |