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William Henry NICHOLSON

Regimental number4538
Place of birthQueenscliff Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBoundary rider
Address'Kennelworth', Bonshaw, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinSister, N. Nicholson, 'Kennelworth,' Bonshaw, New South Wales
Enlistment date19 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 15 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 March 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 144 Pte Robert Alexander NICHOLSON, 33rd Bn, returned to Australia, 15 September 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 August 1977
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Crematorium

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