Seeking “Higgie”

[Granny911]

Hi Chris
Was interested in your update. I know how difficult it is to deal with someone who has memory loss when you're trying to get information, so God bless you for trying. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and hoping for the best outcome in your quest. Cheers, Sheila

[seekingHiggie]

Hi Chris
Was interested in your update. I know how difficult it is to deal with someone who has memory loss when you're trying to get information, so God bless you for trying. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and hoping for the best outcome in your quest. Cheers, Sheila

Hi again Sheila,

Brian had a stroke about 2 yrs ago. To be honest his memory wasn't all that hot before but it's dire since he's had the stroke. Although she wouldn't have known him at the time, Yvonne has listened to his army-stories for the past 3 decades so she has been able to help fill in a few blanks. The bits she has been able to remember have helped Brian to recall certain other facts.

Davie Howie, (para email above), is suggesting he would have been in Royal Artillery 33rd Parachute Field Regiment & that 59 might have been the troop number.

Thanks for your interest!

All the best,

Chris

[Granny911]

Hi Chris
Not sure if it will help but I have asked members of another group if they have any info on Mr. Higgins. Just posted the notice now. I did contact one person name Higgins on that site, but no luck with that one. Will pass on any information to you if I get any. Cheers, Sheila

[seekingHiggie]

Hi Chris
Not sure if it will help but I have asked members of another group if they have any info on Mr. Higgins. Just posted the notice now. I did contact one person name Higgins on that site, but no luck with that one. Will pass on any information to you if I get any. Cheers, Sheila

Sheila,

Diolch yn Fawr!
(tr. Thanks very much)

The more Higginses you stumble across and mention this to, the better our chances!

Chris

[rosedoyle]

Hello Chris,
You could join a group called Old Gorbals Photos. They have over 3,000 members, and some of them were army men. There have been a lot of old friendships rekindled. Just type Old Gorbals Photos in the search bar, and click on Join. Wait for the administrator to accept your request. It's worth a try. Good luck!
Rose.

[seekingHiggie]

Hello Chris,
You could join a group called Old Gorbals Photos. They have over 3,000 members, and some of them were army men. There have been a lot of old friendships rekindled. Just type Old Gorbals Photos in the search bar, and click on Join. Wait for the administrator to accept your request. It's worth a try. Good luck!
Rose.

Hi Rose,

I've searched for "Old Gorbals Photos" but can't find anything specific.
Is it within another site?
If so, perhaps you have the URL? (website address).

Many thanks,

Chris

[redscot]

Hi Chris
I may not be able to add anything or help you in your search...but this story made for some very interesting reading...this man has done so much during his parra days. I wish you all the best in your search and hopefully this wee site will be of help to you.

All the Best
Rosemary

[seekingHiggie]

Hi Chris
I may not be able to add anything or help you in your search...but this story made for some very interesting reading...this man has done so much during his parra days. I wish you all the best in your search and hopefully this wee site will be of help to you.

All the Best
Rosemary

Hi Rosemary,

Thanks for the comments.

He certainly did a lot and saw a lot.
I couldn't put down a lot of what he had to do in writing as much of it was pretty 'close to the knuckle'.
Like the troops of today, whether we see their actions as valid or not, (most conflicts of yesteryear don't stand up to close scrutiny today), they did what they were expected to do and it was often a dirty and unpleasant task.
Most of the lads dying in Iraq, (for example), are only cannon-fodder to allow the politicians to curry favour by keeping the cost of fuel down by a few pennies in a litre, (in my opinion).

To any Rugby fans on the site -
ALL THE BEST FOR THE FRANCE MATCH ON SATURDAY!!

All the best,

Chris

[DannyGill]

Hi Chris, I just saw your post and I think you were looking for a site called "Old Gorbals Photos" actually the site name is "Old Gorbals Pictures" on face book and has plenty of photos etc, this group has over 3,500 members. Hopefully this helps you.
Regards.
Danny.

[seekingHiggie]

Hi Chris, I just saw your post and I think you were looking for a site called "Old Gorbals Photos" actually the site name is "Old Gorbals Pictures" on face book and has plenty of photos etc, this group has over 3,500 members. Hopefully this helps you.
Regards.
Danny.

Danny,

Hi,

Thanks for that.

I'm not a Facebook fan, so don't have an account, (and don't intend to have one). I know a few Facebook addicts though, (Brian's daughter amongst them), so I'll see if I can get one of them to have a look.

Thanks again!

Chris