| Regimental number | 1585 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, P Nickel, Flowerpot Channel, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of 20th September 1917, during the attack on POLYGON WOOD east of YPRES, whilst getting into position the Company was heavily shelled, Cpl. NICKEL rendered most valuable assistance in getting the Company assembled. Whilst the attack was in progress he ably supervised the handling and supervision of the guns. After the position was captured he attended to the placing of the guns and when heavily shelled, regardless of all personal danger, he continued to visit his positions. He set a splendid example to his men throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
