Born in Prescott Arizona as the second child of Stephen Weaver Higley and his second wife Jessie Fremont Howe Higley.
James was enrolled in the ROTC program at Stanford University when on 28 May 1917 he signed his 'Registration Card showing he was employed by the US Army as a Private.
On 15 August 1917, James was assigned to Ft. Lewis to complete his training. He was a 1st Lieutenant.
In France James was in command of the entire company (364th Infantry, save for B Company who was under the command of Capt W.N. Simmons.
James command participated in Meuse-Argonne Offensive a major part of the final Allied offensive of WWI. The Battle of the Argonne Forest lasted from 26 Sept 1918 until Armistice 11 Nov 1918 a total of 47 days.
On 28 Sept 1918 James was struck by a fragment from a high explosive shell. Under continuing heavy fire he was carried to rear all the while giving orders and encouragement to his men.
From a letter by Capt. W.N. Simmons, I quote "We officers deeply loved and respected ...James and the men of the company would, and did, gladly follow him anywhere."
James died as a result of his injuries 28 Sept 1918. Injuries included a mangled left arm and a broken back,
He was awarded, posthumously the Distinguished Service Cross.
James was enrolled in the ROTC program at Stanford University when on 28 May 1917 he signed his 'Registration Card showing he was employed by the US Army as a Private.
On 15 August 1917, James was assigned to Ft. Lewis to complete his training. He was a 1st Lieutenant.
In France James was in command of the entire company (364th Infantry, save for B Company who was under the command of Capt W.N. Simmons.
James command participated in Meuse-Argonne Offensive a major part of the final Allied offensive of WWI. The Battle of the Argonne Forest lasted from 26 Sept 1918 until Armistice 11 Nov 1918 a total of 47 days.
On 28 Sept 1918 James was struck by a fragment from a high explosive shell. Under continuing heavy fire he was carried to rear all the while giving orders and encouragement to his men.
From a letter by Capt. W.N. Simmons, I quote "We officers deeply loved and respected ...James and the men of the company would, and did, gladly follow him anywhere."
James died as a result of his injuries 28 Sept 1918. Injuries included a mangled left arm and a broken back,
He was awarded, posthumously the Distinguished Service Cross.
Born in Prescott Arizona as the second child of Stephen Weaver Higley and his second wife Jessie Fremont Howe Higley.
James was enrolled in the ROTC program at Stanford University when on 28 May 1917 he signed his 'Registration Card showing he was employed by the US Army as a Private.
On 15 August 1917, James was assigned to Ft. Lewis to complete his training. He was a 1st Lieutenant.
In France James was in command of the entire company (364th Infantry, save for B Company who was under the command of Capt W.N. Simmons.
James command participated in Meuse-Argonne Offensive a major part of the final Allied offensive of WWI. The Battle of the Argonne Forest lasted from 26 Sept 1918 until Armistice 11 Nov 1918 a total of 47 days.
On 28 Sept 1918 James was struck by a fragment from a high explosive shell. Under continuing heavy fire he was carried to rear all the while giving orders and encouragement to his men.
From a letter by Capt. W.N. Simmons, I quote "We officers deeply loved and respected ...James and the men of the company would, and did, gladly follow him anywhere."
James died as a result of his injuries 28 Sept 1918. Injuries included a mangled left arm and a broken back,
He was awarded, posthumously the Distinguished Service Cross.
James was enrolled in the ROTC program at Stanford University when on 28 May 1917 he signed his 'Registration Card showing he was employed by the US Army as a Private.
On 15 August 1917, James was assigned to Ft. Lewis to complete his training. He was a 1st Lieutenant.
In France James was in command of the entire company (364th Infantry, save for B Company who was under the command of Capt W.N. Simmons.
James command participated in Meuse-Argonne Offensive a major part of the final Allied offensive of WWI. The Battle of the Argonne Forest lasted from 26 Sept 1918 until Armistice 11 Nov 1918 a total of 47 days.
On 28 Sept 1918 James was struck by a fragment from a high explosive shell. Under continuing heavy fire he was carried to rear all the while giving orders and encouragement to his men.
From a letter by Capt. W.N. Simmons, I quote "We officers deeply loved and respected ...James and the men of the company would, and did, gladly follow him anywhere."
James died as a result of his injuries 28 Sept 1918. Injuries included a mangled left arm and a broken back,
He was awarded, posthumously the Distinguished Service Cross.
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