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George Frederick NICHOLSON

Regimental number284
Place of birthBendigo Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMetal worker
Address9 Allen Street, Brunswick, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Edward Hollis Nicholson, 9 Allen Street, Brunswick, Victoria
Enlistment date7 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In the attack this N.C.O. personally disposed of the crew of one enemy machine gun, enabling his section to progress. While consolidating he went out and rescued two wounded stretcher bearers, and though wounded himself refused to leave the line. He set a fine example of courage and endurance to his section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36
Date: 14 March 1919

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