| Regimental number | 262 |
| Place of birth | Enfield, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway cleaner |
| Address | Victoria Parade, Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.8 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 164 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, C Hickson, Victoria Parade, Manly, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the Senior Cadets, and in Australian Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces; left the district. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia, 24 September 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 23 November 1917, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 23 January 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Cremated: St Thomas Cemetery (Wall 5 Niche 22), Enfield, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HICKSON Richard Roland |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
