| Regimental number | 2613 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | Tuckfield Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.3 |
| Height | 5' 2" |
| Weight | 125 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Frank Nicholas, Tuckfield Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 86th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 10 June 1918 (gun shot wounds, both arms) Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 5 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 20 June 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W97068. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 64 |
| Place of burial | Fremantle Cemetery, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NICHOLAS Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
