George Edward NICHOLLS

Regimental number26/686
Date of birth3 May 1881
Place of birthBlenheim, Marlborough
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressC/o CPO, Blenheim
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Height5' 6.5"
Weight137.5 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Dina Frances Nicholls, Farndale, Awatere, Marlborough
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date12 October 1915
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, C Company,
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 6 February 1916
Final rankRifleman
Final unitC Company, 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateInvalided to New Zealand
Discharge date6 January 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death30 October 1972
Age at death91
Place of burialPicton
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 27
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805