| Regimental number | 11339 |
| Place of birth | Manchester England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Cheesemaker |
| Address | Arcadia Street, Penshurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Hickson, Arcadia Street, Penshurst, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 38th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 14 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK east of YPRES on the afternoon of 20th October, 1917 whilst acting as Guide for a party going to forward T.M. position a heavy enemy barrage suddenly opened, killing two men and wounding himself. HICKSON, although suffering from great loss of blood and being the only one of the party who knew the route gallantly carried on as Guide refusing to go to the Dressing Station until the party reached their destination. He showed great gallantry and devotion to duty during a very trying period.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
