| Regimental number | 721 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | T Wicks, Glebe Street, Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 1st Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 250 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For continuous and valuable work and devotion to duty during the period 25 February to 16 September 1918. At Strazeele, when his section officer was killed, he carried on, and commanded the section until a reinforcement officer arrived from base, and his work during this period was of a very high standard. He has at all times been foremost in volunteering for the most dangerous tasks, and has set a fine example to his men throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1336 Pte George Sidney Thomas WICKS, 20th Bn, killed in action, 17 December 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
