NICHOLLS, CAPTAIN ARTHUR

Arthur Nicholls was born August 21, 1883 in London, England.

In his Attestation papers, signed August 22, 1915, Arthur identified that his next of kin was a Miss J. Leonard of Tullamore, Ireland.

He identified that he had spent 6 years in the Royal Field Artillery.

At time of writing, can find nothing that would link Captain Nicholls to this area.

Capt. A. Nicholls, M.C., 1918. 

Capt. A. Nicholls, M.C., 1928

 

The following description has been found related to Arthur:

“Nicholls, Arthur, attested at Halifax, Nova Scotia, born London, England. Occupation: Soldier. Military Service: Lance Corporal, Reg. No. 9777, Captain, Reg. No. 477671, Royal Canadian Regiment.

Captain Arthur Nicholls was in the Royal Field Artillery of the British Army before enlisting in the Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR), one of the oldest infantry battalions in Canada. After serving on garrison duty in Bermuda from September 1914 to August 1915, the regiment returned to Halifax in preparation for overseas duty in Europe. Arriving in France in October 1915, the RCR joined the P.P.C.L.I., the 42nd, and 49th Canadian Infantry Battalions in the 7th Brigade of the newly-formed 3rd Canadian Division.

Soldiers of the First World War database entry - A. Nicholls

  • Prior service; 6 years, Royal Field Artillery
  • Service in the ranks of The R.C.R., 9 years, 3 months; enlisted 14 Jun 1913, regimental numbers 9777 and 477671
  • Served in Bermuda with The R.C.R.
  • Sergeant A. Nicholls is granted a commission in the Regiment for outstanding services in the Ypres salient and promoted Lieut. (The R.C.R.), 27 Aug 1916
  • Appointed Officer Commanding 3rd Canadian Divisional Pack Company, 7 Apr 1917
  • Acting Captain, 1 Dec 1917
  • Awarded the Military Cross, Divisional Routine Order, 27 Dec 1917
  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 4 FEBRUARY, 1918; Awarded the Military Cross - Lt. Arthur Nicholls, R. Can. R.
  • Attached to 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade as Brigade Transport Officer, 11 Jul 1918
  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 30 DECEMBER, 1918; Nova Scotia Regt. - The undermentioned temp. Lts. to be temp. Capts.:- (actg. Capt.) A. Nicholls, M.C., 4 Mar 1918.
  • As of 31 Mar 1930; holding appointment with "D" Company.
  • 1 Apr 1930; To be Captain (supernumerary).
  • On 26 May 1932, Capt A Nicholls, MC, was the Officer Commanding No. 2 Guard for the presentation of Colours to the REgiment by His Excellency the Earl of Bessborough. The parade took place on the regimental recreation ground at Wolseley Barracks, Carling Heights, London, Ontario.
  • 24 Jun 1933; Capain (supernumerary) A. Nicholls, M.C., is absorbed into the establishment.
  • 6 Feb 1935; Retired to pension under the provisions of K.R. Can. 253 and placed on the Retired List.”
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