Son of Dennis James Hickey and Ellen Hickey nee Bowe.
Born in Bolwarra, New South Wales, in 1894.
Occupation before enlistment: Assistant Mechanic.
Service No: 3550
Enlisted at Holsworthy, New South Wales, on the 30th of September 1915 with the 8th Reinforcement of the 20th Battalion.
HIs rank on enlistment was Acting Sergeant.
Embarked on board HMAT Aeneas from Sydney on the 20th of December 1915. AWM Embarkation Roll No: 23/37/2
Transferred to the 54th Battalion, as Private, at Tel-el-Kebir on the 14th of February 1916.
Promoted to Corporal on the 2nd of August 1916.
Promoted again to Sergeant on the 5th of January 1918 in the field in France.
Served in France.
Last unit was the 54th Battalion.
Son of Dennis James Hickey and Ellen Hickey nee Bowe.
Born in Bolwarra, New South Wales, in 1894.
Occupation before enlistment: Assistant Mechanic.
Service No: 3550
Enlisted at Holsworthy, New South Wales, on the 30th of September 1915 with the 8th Reinforcement of the 20th Battalion.
HIs rank on enlistment was Acting Sergeant.
Embarked on board HMAT Aeneas from Sydney on the 20th of December 1915. AWM Embarkation Roll No: 23/37/2
Transferred to the 54th Battalion, as Private, at Tel-el-Kebir on the 14th of February 1916.
Promoted to Corporal on the 2nd of August 1916.
Promoted again to Sergeant on the 5th of January 1918 in the field in France.
Served in France.
Last unit was the 54th Battalion.
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We miss him most who loved him best. May his soul rest in peace.
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Sergeant, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Age: 26.
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