Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Second-Lieutenant

Awarded on:

November 13th, 1917

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Awarded on:

1918

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a daylight raid. He commanded his party in a most skilful manner, and was largely responsible for its success. About 50 of the enemy were killed, several of whom were shot by him with his revolver, and two prisoners taken. His conduct was splendid."

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Awarded on:

November 8th, 1918

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

2nd Battalion The Royal Warwickshire Regiment, British Army

Awarded on:

August 20th, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Brigadier

Unit:

1st Airlanding Brigade, British Army

Awarded on:

October 21st, 1943

Awarded for:

Operation Husky

"Brigadier Hicks commanded and led the 1st Airlanding Brigade in its moonlight attack at Syracuse on the night 9th/10th July 1943. His own glider landed in the sea. He and his party swam ashore and took part in the fighting against enemy coast defences. Throughout the entire operation Brigadier Hicks showed the highest qualities of leadership, courage and devotion to duty."

Awarded as bar on the ribbob of the first medal.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Brigadier

Awarded on:

March 29th, 1945

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden