Born Roundhay, Leeds, 1895. Son of Robert Wrigley Nichols and Emily Nicholls, of 15 Belvue Avenue, North Lane, Roundhay, Leeds. Worked at Leeds City, E L Works (1911 Census).
He enlisted at Hull. Served with the 10th West Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action, on 30/10/1916, aged 21
His army effects were left to his mother, Hannah. His war Pension went to his brother, Walter Nicholls, at 4, Fulham Place, Beeston, Leeds (War Pension address).
| Name | Robert Edgar Nicholls |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Leeds |
| Death Date | 30 Oct 1916 |
| Death Place | France and Flanders |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment |
| Battalion | 10th Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 43170 |
First name:
Robert Edgar
Military Number:
43170
Rank:
Private
Date Died
30/10/1916
Place died:
DELVILLE WOOD CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL, FRANCE
Age:
21
