John Edward TICKNER

Regimental number2985
Place of birthKingston On Thames England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMetal ceiling fixer
AddressLeichhardt, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Edward Tickner, 'Avoca', 15 Hubert Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name56th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/73/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 25 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal