Arthur Anthony Hicks
Known as Tony.
Attended High Oakham School along with his brother Leslie. They, both, were also members of St Lawrence Church and the church's boy scout troop. They were keen sportsmen especially swimming.
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Son of Thomas and Mabel Hicks, of 23 Pickard Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
Siblings: Gladys (1906), Dorothy (1907) and Joseph Thomas Leslie. (See J T L Hicks: Died 30/4/1941)
Posted to HQ Middle East.
Mansfield Chronicle Advertiser: 18/4/1941: Mansfild Aircraftsman Death.
News of the death of 19 years old Leading Aircraftman Arthur Anthony Hicks of 23 pickard Street, Mnasfield has been conveyed to his home recently by telegram received only a week after a message announcing his safe arrival in the Middle East. His death is stated to be due to bronchial pneumonia. He had been serving in the RAF for 2 years. He was a member of St Lawrence Church Choir and the Boy Scouts.
Only 16 days later, Tony's brother Joseph Thomas Leslie was killed on 30th April 1941.
Mansfield Chronicle Advertiser: 12/4/1945: Roll of Honour
Hicks: to the memory of our dear sons, Tony who died in the Middle Easr April 14th 1941 and Leslie who was killed by enemy action April 30th 1941.
We loved them in life we love them yet. They're ous to remember when others forget. Mother, Dad and family.
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