Regimental number | 4190 |
Place of birth | Singleton, Newcastle, New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Power's Bakery, Tenterfield, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, F Nicholson, Hunter Street, Parramatta, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Citizen Militia Forces, 6 months |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
Private Nicholson was taken on strength of the 19th Battalion in France on 1 August 1916. On 1 October 1916 Private Nicholson was wounded in action,(gun shot wound to leg),and was admitted to 3rd London General Hospital on 9 October 1916. He was transferred to the 61st Battalion from the 19th Battalion on 23 July 1917. He was admitted to hospital with influenza on 29 November 1917, rejoining his unit on 15 December 1917. Private Nicholson was Absent Without Leave from the Support line trenches from 6pm to 7:30 pm on 8 April 1918,and forfeited 28 days pay. Wounded 2nd occasion (gas) on 27 April 1918. He rejoined the battalion on 15 June 1918, and was transferred to the 18th Battalion on 11 October 1918. Embarked for return to Australia per H.T. "MILTIADES", 30 June 1919; disembarked 8 August 1919. ~ |