HICKS, Frank Hamilton
| Service Number: | 5031 |
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| Enlisted: | 31 January 1916, Sydney, NSW |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 36th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Ryde, New South Wales, Australia, 1 February 1897 |
| Home Town: | Ryde, Ryde, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Ryde Public School |
| Occupation: | Grocer |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Belgium, 28 May 1917, aged 20 years |
| Cemetery: |
Strand Military Cemetery, Ploegsteert, Wallonie, Belgium Plot 1, Row D, Grave 1. |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Ryde Public School Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 31 Jan 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 5031, 20th Infantry Battalion, Sydney, NSW | |
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| 5 Jul 1916: | Involvement Private, 5031, 20th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '13' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Ajana embarkation_ship_number: A31 public_note: '' | |
| 5 Jul 1916: | Embarked Private, 5031, 20th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ajana, Sydney | |
| 29 Sep 1916: | Transferred AIF WW1, Private, 36th Infantry Battalion, From 20th Battalion | |
| 28 May 1917: | Involvement Private, 5031, 36th Infantry Battalion, --- :awm_ww1_roll_of_honour_import: awm_service_number: 5031 awm_unit: 36th Australian Infantry Battalion awm_rank: Private awm_died_date: 1917-05-28 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Mr. H. E. and Mrs. Ada Sebina Hicks, of Hatton St., Ryde, New South Wales.
HIS MEMORY DWELLS WITHIN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO LOVED HIM BEST
HICKS.— Officially reported killed in action in France, May 28, 1917, Private: Frank Hamilton (Paddy), third dearly loved son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Hicks, of Ryde, aged 20 years.
He fell a hero in a deadly strife,
For King and country he 'laid down his life.
Fame was achieved, and he had done his share,
To win those laurels, rich and rare.
HICKS.— Officially reported killed in action in France, May 28, 1917, Private Frank Hamilton (Paddy), aged 20 years. Inserted by his loving brothers and sisters, Walter, Arthur, Harry, Linda, and Hilda.
His country called and honor bade him go.
To battle against a grim and deadly foe.
Foremost was he, in thickest stride,
For King and country he laid down his life.
HICKS.- Killed in action in France, May 28, Pte. F. H. Hicks (Paddy). Inserted by his sincere friends. Mr. and Mrs. Tipp, and his comrade, Pte., Arthur Tipp, on active service.
Biography contributed by Carol Foster
Son of Harry Ebenzer Hicks and Ada S. Hicks of Hatton Street, Ryde, NSW
Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
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