| Regimental number | 555 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Other Names | Arthur Ernest |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Caversham, 3 Anderton Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Wicks, Caversham, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assumed command of and handled his company with great courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Appointed Sergeant, 18 October 1914; Temporary Company Sergeant Major, 14 October 1915; Company Sergeant Major, 10 December 1916. Wounded in action, Gallipoli, May 1915; France, 22-25 July 1916. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Crematorium |