| Regimental number | 180 |
| Place of birth | Runnymede, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Janevale Estate, Laanecoorie, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Dickins, Janevale Estate, Laanecoorie, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A6 Clan Maccorquodale on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Army Provost Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Berrima', 6 September 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 25 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 1 January 1920. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DICKINS Robert Basil |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
