| Regimental number | 2704 |
| Place of birth | Campbells Creek New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Long Creek via Mudgee, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Nicholls, Long Creek via Mudgee, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at PERONNE on 1st and 2nd September 1918. This man worked continuously as a stretcher bearer for 36 hours, carrying and attending to wounded of several Battalions under very trying circumstances. He displayed great courage in attending to men in No Man's Land and carrying them in under heavy Machine Gun fire. His devotion to duty and disregard of personal danger was the means of many wounded men being brought in. His actions throughout the operation were most marked and his cheerful spirit and careful attention to the wounded helped greatly to alleviate their sufferings.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| 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
