Arthur Pickering

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 January, 1868

Died: 4 August, 1916

Biographical Summary:

Died on service.

Arthur Pickering was one of 40 reinforcements received on 4 August 1916 by the 18th Battalion which was at Pozieres.  Two high explosive shells landed on the Battalion headquarters killing two and wounding 23 others, including Arthur who subsequently died of his wounds at the 104th Field Ambulance.  It was his first day at the front.  [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Arthur Pickering

Service Number: 3931

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private
• Held rank of Corporal
• Held rank of Sergeant

Birth Records:

• 1 January, 1868 in Worcester

Death Records:

• 4 August, 1916 in Albert

Address:

• 77 Awaba Street Mosman NSW Australia
• 218 Alfred Street North Sydney NSW Australia
• 27 Bank Street North Sydney NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Oswald Oscar Pickering
• mother - Elizabeth Bignall

Organisations:

• Member of - 18th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• PICKERING Arthur Service Number 3931 Place of Birth Worcester England Place of Enlistment Lithgow NSW Next of Kin Wife PICKERING Ellen (NAA File)
• Find War Dead (Webpage)
• AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES LATEST LISTS (Newspaper Article)

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