| Regimental number | 2463 |
| Place of birth | Lake Cargelligo New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Cowra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Charlotte Elizabeth Nicolls, 271 Glebe Road, Glebe, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 45th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For his determination and devotion to duty during attacks upon an enemy Strong Point and trenches at GUEUDECOURT from the 21st to the 23rd February, 1917. Private Nicholls participated in the first attack on the morning of the 21st when he displayed great bravery in the face of hostile bombing. He was twice wounded but refused to leave his post. In the second assault he was forging ahead with great dash, when severely wounded by a grenade. He set a splendid example throughout.'
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| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
