| Regimental number | 486 |
| Place of birth | Liff Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Dick, 6 Park Terrace, Dundee, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 37 |
| Place of burial | Rue-David Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row E, Grave No. 1), Fleurbaix, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 36 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James F and Mary DICK, 6 Park Terrace, Dundee, Scotland |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'By his example in carrying water and ammunition forward to the firing line across open ground, he was able to inspire others to assist and it was very largely due to his energy and initiative that this portion of the line was kept supplied. He was frequently a volunteer to carry messages under heavy fire across the open.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military 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
