| Regimental number | 3537 |
| Place of birth | Rothesham England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Harvey Street, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Son, J W Nicholls, Harvey Street, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 9 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 May 1917 |