| Regimental number | 1518 |
| Place of birth | Redesdale, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Ravenswood, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert George Pickford, Ravenswood, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For excellent work as Lewis Gunner during the operations of the Bde in France since March 1916. Also conspicuous gallantry under heavy fire at Pozieres.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 32 |
| Place of burial | Dartmoor Cemetery (Plot I, Row F, Grave 2), Becordel-Becourt, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 93 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Hannah Jane BICKFORD, Ravenswood, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name given on Embarkation Roll as Robert John PICKFORD. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
