| Regimental number | 924 |
| Place of birth | Maitland, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mackay Street, Dungog, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Joan Nicholson, Mackay Street, Dungog, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 17 March 1916; discharged (medically unfit: bomb wound: amputated right leg), Sydney, 23 August 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NICHOLSON Walter Laidlaw |
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
