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HICKS, John Leslie
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | 6028 , 6028 |
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| Enlisted: | 4 February 1916, Enlisted at Brisbane, QLD |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 15th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | New York, America, 1890 |
| Home Town: | Wondai, South Burnett, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Memorials: | Wondai Shire Honour Roll WW1 |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 4 Feb 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 6028 , 15th Infantry Battalion, Enlisted at Brisbane, QLD | |
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| 8 Aug 1916: | Involvement Private, 6028, 15th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '11' embarkation_place: Brisbane embarkation_ship: HMAT Itonus embarkation_ship_number: A50 public_note: '' | |
| 8 Aug 1916: | Embarked Private, 6028, 15th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Itonus, Brisbane | |
| 6 Jun 1918: | Wounded AIF WW1, Private, 6028 , 15th Infantry Battalion, Gassed & shell shock | |
| 5 Nov 1919: | Discharged AIF WW1, Private, 6028 , 15th Infantry Battalion, Discharged at the 1st Military District |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Carol Foster
At the time of enlistment he was employed by J.F. Alexander of Wondai, QLD and was given as his next of kin. Son of John Hicks of New York, USA reported as deceased
Husband of Avis Charlotte Hicks nee Porter of St. Stephens Road, London, England. John and Avis married on 6 November 1918 in the Poplar Registry Office, London, England. Deputy Registrar E.C. Butler officiated
Commenced return to Australia on 28 July 1919 aboard HT Demosthenis disembarking on 19 September 1919 at Sydney for onward travel to Brisbane
Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal