Bosun Higgs was a junior crewman on the Gold Dust.[1]
The Long War[]
While travelling aboard the Gold Dust from Valhalla to Datum Earth, Helen Valienté insisted that her son Dan was accompanied at all times by either one of his parents or a junior crewman. Bosun Higss was the crewman appointed to that task by the Captain.[1]
During their journey, Bosun Higss proved to be a bright kid, very knowledgeable about the Long Earth and the importance of the trolls.[2]
When travelling across the Mine Belt, the ship encountered the Pennsylvania who crashed in a Joker. Bosun Higgs was among the crewmembers who helped to rescue the survivors of the crash.[3]