| Regimental number | 336 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Electrical engineer |
| Address | 256 Young Street, Annandale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, John George Nicholson, 256 Young Street, Annandale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 21 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 23 October 1918 |