| Regimental number | 62940 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, G R Dickson, 30 Ayr Street, Rangiora |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 31st Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Marcoing British Cemetery (Plot II, Row E, Grave No 3), France |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 75, p. 12 |