| Regimental number | 613 |
| Place of birth | Goulburn New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Prospector |
| Address | Meekatharra, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Brother, James Dickson, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 12 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 29 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 August 1916 |