| Regimental number | 662 |
| Place of birth | Cooma New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | 51 London Street, Enmore, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Hickson, 51 London Street, Enmore, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 27 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A14 Euripides on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 October 1915 |