| Regimental number | 5420 |
| Place of birth | Lismore New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | 36 Church Street, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, F J Nicholls, 36 Church Street, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 15 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |