| Regimental number | 548 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Mt Browne, New South Wales |
| School | Jamestown Public School, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Cowell, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Brother, E S Dickens, Elbow Hill, Cowell, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (Altered to Military Cross) Showed great courage and initiative in the attack on German trenches on 5 January 1916. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He, with a portion of his company, entered the enemy's trench, and held it for twenty four hours against several desperate counter attacks. He set a fine example of courage and determination throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1854 Pte Edward Joseph DICKENS, 5th Pioneer Bn, killed in action, 15 November 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, France, Belgium. Awarded the Military Cross, Flers, 5 November 1916. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
