1912 - 1997
Laurence Henry Hicks Australian Composer
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| First Name |
Laurence
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| Middle Name |
Henry
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| Last Name |
Hicks
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1911
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| Birthplace |
London, United Kingdom
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| Died |
1997
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| Nationality |
Australian
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| Occupation |
Composer
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Laurence Henry Hicks OBE (1912–1997) was an English-born military bandmaster and composer. He migrated to Australia in 1952 after having served in World War II with both the British Army's Black Watch and the Fourth Canadian Armoured Division's military bands. From April 1952 onward, Hicks was the first Director of Music for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). On 1 January 1963, he was appointed to The Order of the British Empire – Officer (Military) with the citation, "For service as Director of Music with the RAAF". In preparation for the 1968 independence of Nauru, Hicks composed music for the national anthem "Nauru Bwiema", with lyrics by Nauruan writer Margaret Hendrie. He was Squadron Leader of the Central Band which performed on 31 January at the independence ceremony in Nauru.
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