| Regimental number | 6324 |
| Place of birth | Fremantle Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Hicks, 38 Russell Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Private HICKS has rendered splendid service as a runner. He has at all times displayed a keen sense of duty, and a total disregard for his own personal safety. During the many operations of recent months, he has carried out his duties fearlessly, on many occasions passing through heavy enemy barrages to deliver his despatches. During the attack on the BEAUREVOIR Line, east of AMIENS, on 3rd October, 1918, under a very heavy barrage of enemy artillery and machine gun fire, he went out to locate and deliver a message to a party which had become detached from its Company, and had pushed too far ahead. The safe and speedy delivery of the message undoubtedly was the means of saving the lives of many of his comrades. By his conduct throughout the operation, he set a very fine example of courage, and infused a spirit of confidence in all associated with him, which is seldom excelled.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [3141] Lt Frederick Benjamin HICKS, 28th Bn, returned to Australia, 1 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
