William John HICKS

Regimental number2/597
AddressEarl Street, Parnell, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, W J Hicks, Earl Street, Parnell, Auckland
Rank on embarkationBombardier
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Final rankLieutenant (Temporary Captain)
Final unitDivisional Ammunition Column, New Zealand Field Artillery
Medals

Military Medal

'During the heavy hostile bombardment of the battery on the 6/8 August 1915 when all the telephone communications were severed, this NCO quickly appreciated the situation and forthwith went into a most dangerous zone and re-established communication.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 October 1916

Mention in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 13 July 1916

Mention on Despatches

'New Years Honours Despatch for Period 25th February 1918, to 16/17 September 1918.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 31 December 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body

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