The Lost Memoir of a Derby Soldier

Wartime writings from WW1 artilleryman F.G. Higgins have unexpectedly been unearthed in the north east of Scotland.

The hand‑written memoir captures his vivid recollections from the Western Front, offering an intimate look at the daily reality of a Derby soldier far from home.

Now carefully transcribed and prepared for release by historian Richard Smith, the manuscript provides a rare and personal window into a life shaped by conflict.