Trade listed as Farmer. DOB 11-8-93, born Norwich, England. 5 foot 11 1/2 inches. Blue eyes, light brown hair. Church of England. NOK Emily Sophia Thompson, mother. Samuel Marshall Nichols, father. Enlisted Mt Forest 6-12-15 (age 22 years 4 months). (resides Teeswater). On 153rd Battalion Nominal Roll 19-2-16, no transfers noted. On 153rd Nominal Rolls as published Guelph Mercury 10-6-16 and 1-12-16. Embarked with 153rd Halifax N.S. SS Olympic 29-4-17. Taken on Strength 47th Battalion 29-3-18. Shrapnel wound to head (scalp), 28-9-18. Returned to Canada aboard SS Regina, 20-12-18, Halifax, N.S. Demobilized London 23-1-19. Manitoba Marriage Index, married Iris Edith Comer, Winnipeg, 19-4-24. 1963 Voters List for Elora: Walter W. Nichols, merchant. File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7314 - 17, courtesy Library & Archives Canada. |