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Corporal's Certificate - A J Hicks

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Commonwealth Military Forces of WA

1914

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Arthur John HICKS (16 Nov 1894 - 1 Jan 1975) 81 yrs
He was one of the "Collie Boys' whom signed up in World War 1.
Joined 11th Reinforcement, 16th Australian Infantry Battalion on 5 August 1915.
Embarked at Fremantle aboard HMAT Benalla on 1 Nov 1915.
POW in Bullecourt, France.
His soldier mates gave him the nickname "Yorkie" due to being born in Yorkshire, England.

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cwa-org-124-2025.141

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"Commonwealth Military Forces of Western Australia
Corporal's Certificate
This is to certify that at an examination held on March 1914,
No.1455, (Rank) Private, (Name) A Hicks, (Regt or Corps) 86th Infantry
qualified for the rank of Corporal.

Signed by Adjutant: Lieutenant (signature unclear)
Lieutenant Colonel (signature unclear)
Commanding : 86th Infantry

Dated at (station): Fremantle
31st March 1914

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Certificate

Australian Commonwealth Military Forces

Place made

Fremantle, Western australia, Australia

Year

1914

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