BICKHAM, ARTHUR RUSHTON, Lieut. (Temp.), Acting Capt., 155th (Stockport) Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, s. of the late George Bickham, of Alderley Edge, by his wife, Maud, dau. of William Saxon; b. Alderley Edge, co. Chester, 2 Sept. 1885; educ. The Ryley’s School there, and Malvern College (Scholar); was sole partner of George Bickham & Son, Manchester, Indian Shippers; joined the Manchester University O.T.C. in Sept. 1914; gazetted 2nd Lieut. Lieut. (Temp.) R.G.A. 15 Nov. 1915; promoted Lieut. Aug. 1916, and Acting Capt. July, 1917; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from April, 1916; proceeded to Italy in Nov. 1917, and died at Altrincham 15 Feb. 1919, of septic pneumonia, contracted on his return from Italy. Buried in Lindon Churchyard, Wilmslow. He was mentioned in Despatches by General H. C. O. Plumer, for gallant and distinguished service in the field, and was awarded the Italian Silver Medal for military valour. Capt. Bickham was a fine gymnast and swimmer, and a keen follower of the Macclesfield Forest Beagles. He had, for many years before the war, devoted most of his spare time to teaching gymnastics, swimming and physical training to the Stockport and Alderley Edge Lads’ Clubs; unm.
Source : De Ruvigny’s Roll Of Honour Vol 5