| Regimental number | 2055 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Postal assistant |
| Address | St Helens, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs F Nicholls, Prince of Wales Hotel, Longford, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Hervilly on 17th/18th September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at HERVILLY on 17th/18th September, 1918. Lance Corporal NICHOLLS worked continuously patrolling and mending lines under heavy shell fire, and by his excellent work enabled communication to be maintained throughout. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Longford RC Cemetery |