Dennis Higgins (1915 – 25 September 1942) was an English footballer who played as a forward for Tamworth and Fulham. He was killed in action in World War II.
Early life Higgins was born at Wolstanton, Staffordshire, son of Michael Joseph Higgins and his wife Mary Jane.
Career Higgins played for Tamworth and Fulham. During World War II, he appeared as a guest for Port Vale from September 1939 to May 1940, when he was conscripted into the army.
War service and death Higgins, who served as a private in the 9th battalion Durham Light Infantry, was killed in action in British-occupied Egypt on 25 September 1942, age recorded 26. He left a widow, Nancy, living in Leek, Staffordshire. Having no known grave, he is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFulham1935–36Second Division110000111936–37Second Division100000101937–38Second Division410000411938–39Second Division2410200026101939–4000002020Total301220203412
See also List of footballers killed during World War II
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