Dec 19, 1883

Born in Bobcaygeon, Ontario to James G. and Sarah (nee McConkey) Nichols

Jun 10, 1908

Married to Elizabeth Mabel Pearl Tripp in Bobcaygeon, Ontario

Dec 22, 1915

Attested into the 109^th Battalion CEF in Bobcaygeon, Ontario

Ø  Number 725550

Ø  Next of kin given as Elizabeth Mable Pearl Nichols, wife, Bobcaygeon, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Methodist

Ø  Posted to “C” Company

In the spring of 1916, the 109^th Battalion moved to Camp Borden near Barrie, Ontario for advanced training

In early July 1916, the battalion moved to the Barriefield Camp, Kingston, Ontario

Jul 23, 1916

Embarked the SS Olympic in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jul 31, 1916

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to the Bordon Camp, near Longmoor, Hampshire

Aug 16, 1916

The battalion moved to Bramshott to continue training

Oct 5, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 6, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France and Taken On Strength of the 21^st Battalion

Oct 22, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Nichols joined the 21^st Battalion resting in Bully Grenay, France

May 11, 1917

While in the front line near Farbus Wood, just east of Vimy Ridge, Private Nichols received a shrapnel wound to his face and was evacuated to a field ambulance for first aid before being transported to a casualty clearing station

May 13, 1917

Transferred to the No. 13 Stationary Hospital in Boulogne, France where surgery was performed to remove a large piece of shrapnel from his right jaw

May 23, 1917

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship St. Denis

On arrival in England, he was admitted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Netley where surgery was performed to clean the wound

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Jul 6, 1917

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Bearwood, Wokingham

Jul 9, 1917

Transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital in Epsom

Jul 20, 1917

Discharged from hospital care and transferred to the 6^th Reserve Battalion in Seaford and posted to “A” Company

Jul 31, 1917

Admitted to the Canadian Military Hospital in Eastbourne for continuing treatment of his facial wounds.  X-Ray shows presence of shrapnel in his jaw, but not causing a problem and advised it not be removed

Sep 17, 1917

Sentenced to 14 days Field Punishment No. 2 for being drunk and for being improperly dressed

Oct 3, 1917

Discharged to duty from hospital

Nov 28, 1917

Medical exam notes

Ø  Part of right jaw is missing due to shrapnel wound

Ø  Complains of pain in his face

Ø  Becomes short of breath when marching or exerting himself

Ø  Evidence of foreign body present

Dec 22, 1917

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Feb 9, 1918

Transferred to the Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot in Seaford

Feb 11, 1918

Attached to the CDD (Canadian Discharge Depot) in Buxton pending return to Canada

Feb 23, 1918

Embarked the SS Missanabie in Liverpool

Mar 17, 1918

Disembarked in Saint John, New Brunswick and proceeded to Kingston, Ontario

Mar 20, 1918

Admitted to the Queen’s Military Hospital in Kingston for treatment of his wounds and for Myalgia

Apr 23, 1918

Surgery performed to remove foreign body from his right jaw

May 13, 1918

Medical exam at Queen’s Military Hospital notes

Ø  Complains of headaches if out in the sun and when walking

Ø  Has back pain radiating to his shoulders and chest

May 18, 1918

Granted 10 days leave

May 28, 1918

Discharged from the CEF in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  Entitled to War Service Badge Class “A”

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Bobcaygeon, Ontario

Following the end of the war, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him in Bobcaygeon, Ontario

Oct 17, 1971

Alfred Nichols died and was buried in the Bobcaygeon Cemetery, Bobcaygeon, Ontario