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HICKS, Ronald Wilmot
Personal Details
| Service Number: | SX10715 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 14 December 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Corporal |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Lameroo, SA, 5 December 1915 |
| Home Town: | Jervois, Murray Bridge, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Karoonda Public School |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | 26 October 1982, aged 66 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Naracoorte Cemetery, S.A. G235 |
| Memorials: | Jervois Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 14 Dec 1940: | Involvement Corporal, SX10715 | |
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| 14 Dec 1940: | Enlisted Wayville, SA | |
| 14 Dec 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Corporal, SX10715, 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion | |
| 28 Jul 1944: | Discharged | |
| 28 Jul 1944: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Corporal, SX10715, 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Mrs G and the late G HICKS of Murray Bridge, SA.
Husband of Lorna Edith HICKS of Jervois, SA.
Educated at Karoonda Public School he was one of the best all round players in the River Murray and Murray Downs Football Association. Jervois Associated were Premiers eleven years in succession. He was also a good and keen tennis player and was champion player in tennis matches and tournaments. At the time of enlistment in July 1940, Ronald was employed with the Engineeer and Waterworks Department.
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