| Regimental number | 1544 |
| Place of birth | Violet Town, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Forest ranger |
| Address | Lyalls Mill via Collie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.3 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 159 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Alfred Bickerton, Lyalls Mill via Collie, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT RMS Mongolia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Wounded in action, near Gaza, 19 April 1917 (gun shot wound, left leg). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Aeneas', 22 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 2 March 1920. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W86093. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 80 |
| Place of burial | Fremantle Cemetery, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BICKERTON Robert Leslie |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
