| Private 12878 Arthur Harry NICHOLLS |
Regiment & Unit
2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment
Enlisted On/At
August 1914 at Worcester
Former Regiment
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Details & Age at Death
Killed in Action, Monday, November 2, 1914 aged 19
Medals
1914 Star & Clasp, British War and Victory Medals
Medal Citation (if app)
n/a
Theatre
France & Flanders
Action/Battle
Battle of Gheluvelt (First Battle of Ypres)
Place of Death
No 4 Casualty Clearing Station, Poperinghe
SWFHS Memorial(s)
Other Memorial(s)
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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
Arthur was wounded during the period 28 Oct to 1st Nov 1914 during the Battle of Gheluvelt where the Battalion was instrumental in securing victory for the Allies. He was taken to No 4 Casualty Clearing Station where he died from the wounds on 2nd Nov 1914
| Family & Personal History |
Birth Date & Place
Jan Qtr 1895 - Marlcliff, Bidford on Avon
Baptism Date & Place
12 Apr 1895 - Bidford on Avon, St. Laurence
Parents
Frederick and Fanny Nicholls
Wife & Marriage
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Children
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Address History
- 1914: Ivy Cottage, Marlcliff. Bidford
School(s), Colleges & University
Occupation(s)
- 1911: Farm Labourer
