Regimental number | 2710 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Station manager |
Address | Mitchell, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 41 |
Next of kin | Father, James Gordon Dickson, Mitchell, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the advance guard was held up by the enemy in considerable strength, he led his troop forward under heavy fire onto a commanding position, and though wounded held it until dark. He materially assisted the advance by his energy and skill.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |