| Regimental number | 1611 |
| Place of birth | Mareeba Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Mareeba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Dickson, Mareeba, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Hawkes Bay on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Place of burial | Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Fouilloy (Plot XIX, Row A, Grave 2), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 145 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Son of William and Margaret Jane Dickson, Glenroy, Mareeba, Queensland |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in taking charge of his platoon when his seniors had become casualties. He kept it under control in trying moments, handling his men with great ability and determination. He was greatly instrumental for the excellent morale which prevailed throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: Military Medal 'At VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 16th May, 1918.After one N.C.O. had been mortally wounded in going out to No Man's Land to rescue the wounded pilot of a crashed British plane Sergeant DICKSON promptly volunteered to assist bringing both in. He went out under a fierce and continuous machine gun fire and regardless of danger succeeded in conjunction with Sergeant FITZGERALD in bringing the pilot in. He made another trip to bring in the other N.C.O. His fearlessness and prompt action were very inspiring to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
