| Regimental number | 461 |
| Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Address | 101 Patrick Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, Jas. Jos. Nichols, 101 Patrick Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 10 June 1916 |