Regimental number | 284 |
Place of birth | Bendigo Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Metal worker |
Address | 9 Allen Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Edward Hollis Nicholson, 9 Allen Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |