| Regimental number | 23 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Balmattum, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Yarra Glen, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.1 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M J Bickerton, Yarra Glen, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Member for 4 years, Christmas Hills Rifle Club. Previously rejected for AIFenlistment on account of teeth. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Infantry Brigade, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/8/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Found Guilty, 14 May 1917, of concealing venereal disease: awarded 7 days' Field Punishment No 2. Wounded in action, Belgium, 30 October 1917 (gun shot wound, right shoulder). Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 8 April 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 10 August 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W86096. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 76 |
| Place of burial | Bridgetown Cemetery, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BICKERTON Arthur Hollis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
