| Regimental number | 2940 |
| Place of birth | Merriwa New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Address | Merriwa, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, E L Wicks, Inniscarra, Merriwa, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the advance on the 18th September, 1918, near LE VERGUIER, Private WICKS displayed exceptional courage and resource. His Platoon had to cross a very heavily shelled area and in doing so all the N.C.Os became casualties. Considerable confusion occurred and the men became unsteady. However, WICKS setting a fine example of coolness despite the heavy shell fire reorganised the men and led them to the final objective. His gallant action was most opportune as it came at a critical time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: Bar to Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2974 Pte George Bernard Sinclair WICKS, 13th Bn, returned to Australia, 3 July 1917. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
