| Regimental number | 1955 |
| Place of birth | Callington, South Australia |
| School | Wellington Road Public School, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Lobethal, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.7 |
| Height | 5' 3.5" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, L Herring, Lobethal, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | Noreuil Australian Cemetery (Special Memorial, B, 9), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 150 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Nicholas and Mary HERRING |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HERRING Nicholas Roy |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
