William Paul Higginson
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Rochester, New York
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Marine Corps
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William Paul Higginson, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, First Sergeant Higginson gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.
Navy Cross
World War I
U.S. Marine Corps
The Navy Cross is presented to William Paul Higginson, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 20th Company, 5th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Chateau-Thierry, France, June 6, 1918. Killed in action, First Sergeant Higginson gave the supreme proof of that extraordinary heroism which will serve as an example to hitherto untried troops.