Oswald Reid TICKNER

Regimental number2238
Date of birth10 February 1897
Place of birthGoulburn, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBread carter
AddressValetta Street, Moss Vale, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.2
Height5' 7.5"
Weight164 lbs
Next of kinFather, J Tickner, Valetta Street, Moss Vale, New South Wales
Enlistment date23 April 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Karoola on 16 June 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2238A
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 December 1918
Discharge date26 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Hungaria', 20 December 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 26 September 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N282812.
Date of death14 July 1963
Age at death66
SourcesNAA: B2455, TICKNER Oswald Reid