| Regimental number | 12696 |
| Occupation | Fireman New Zealand Railways |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Nicholson, Domain Gardens, Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Wellington Infantry Battalion, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Mokoia on |
| Final rank | Staff Sergeant Major |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For continuous good work and unfailing devotion to duty. Staff Sergeant Nicholson is Orderly Room Clerk to this Battalion and during the fighting in September, October and November, when casualties were heavy, his work was trebled. Added to this, he had to carry out his duties in dug-outs under the most trying circumstances, but by his splendid organisation and untiring energy, he kept the position in hand and records, states and returns were forwarded punctually and accurately. It was to a great extent due to his devotion to duty, that, in 7 weeks of almost continuous fighting, this Battalion had only two men "missing".'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 9 |