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John James HICKEY

Regimental number2472
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFireman
Address27 Bennett Street, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, James Hickey, 27 Bennett Street, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll23 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 14 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Trench Mortar Battery
FateReturned to Australia 20 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As acting Q.M.S. he showed marked energy. The welfare of the men has been his one consideration. His supervision of the transport of rations under difficult and dangerous circumstances contributed largely to the success of his battery,'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

Date of death23 August 1975

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