Wallace Edwin Nicholson (1895–1978)
Wallace Edwin Nicholson, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
WALLACE EDWIN NICHOLSON was born on 24th May, 1895, a t Bombala, New South Wales, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholson. He received his education at the Bombala Public School, and joined the Bank’s service a t Leeton on 24th December, 1914.
Wallace Edwin Nicholson enlisted on 2nd August, 1915, and subsequently embarked for Egypt, where he saw service from November until June, 1916, when he was transferred to France. He attained promotion to the rank of lance-sergeant in the 55th Battalion on 22nd August, 1916, and continued to serve in France until June, 1919.
Original Publication
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, item B2455, NICHOLSON WALLACE EDWIN (National Archives of Australia)
Citation details
'Nicholson, Wallace Edwin (1895–1978)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/nicholson-wallace-edwin-24238/text33012, accessed 19 April 2024.
Wallace Edwin Nicholson, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Nicholson, Wallace Edward
Birth
24 May,
1895
Bombala,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
1978
(aged ~ 82)
New South Wales,
Australia
Religious Influence
Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.