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.

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.

[2] Higgins, who served as a private in the 9th battalion Durham Light Infantry,[1] was killed in action in British-occupied Egypt on 25 September 1942, age recorded 26.

[1][2] He left a widow, Nancy, living in Leek, Staffordshire.