Henry Arthur BICK

Regimental number10/262
Date of birth1 September 1883
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrocer
AddressSurreyholme, Carterton
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30.11
Height5' 10.25"
Weight130 lbs
Next of kinJohn Fensham, Surreyholme, Carterton
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in the Cadet Bn, King's Royal Rifles; 6 years in the 19th (Middlesex) Regiment; 1 year in the Queen Victoria rifles; discharged at own request; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date12 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMasterton
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankCompany Sergeant Major
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 25 December 1919
Medals

Mention in Despatches

'Sir D Haig's despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 31 December 1918

Discharge date13 February 1920
Other details

Commenced return to New Zealand on board HT 'Ruahine', ; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 13 February 1920.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body

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