| Regimental number | 7731 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Beechwood, Port Macquarie, New South Wales |
| Other Names | Berton |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Repton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 190 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, D Flick, Repton, Bellinger River, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 26th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations west of BRAY on 22nd August, 1918. Private FLICK was acting as Company runner working from Company Headquarters to the front line and Battalion Headquarters and did great and important work. He effectively carried urgent messages through intense shell and machine gun fire whilst the operation was in a very critical stage. The messages to the front line were carried under the full view of the enemy. The splendid and courageous work of this runner was very marked, and was a fine example of devotion to duty and disregard to danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 28 February 1918; disembarked Liverpool, England, 20 April 1918, and marched in to 1st Training Bn, Sutton Veney. Transferred to 45th Bn Details, Codford, 5 June 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 15 July 1918; marched out to unit, 19 July 1918. Transferred to, and taken on strength of, 34th Bn, in the field, 21 July 1918. Awarded Military Medal. Detached for duty to Australian Base Depot, Havre, 19 February 1919. Detached for duty to AIF Headquarters, London (Sports), 4 June 1919. Proceeded overseas to France to represent the AIF in Inter-Allied Sports, 19 June 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ajana', 19 August 1919; disembarked Sydney, 9 October 1919; discharged, Sydney, 2 November 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name recorded incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as Benton FLICK; name given on birth certificate as Burton FLICK; all family references use Berton. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
