| Regimental number | 5234 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Unkya, McGregor Street, Croydon, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Pickering, Unkya, McGregor Street, Croydon, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Discharged (medically unfit: flat feet), 14 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 65 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PICKERING Herbert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
