Born Hull, 1888. Son of Charles and Freda Nicklas, of 18 Wilde Street, Hull. His father was born in Kinslow, Germany and was a local butcher (1911 Census). He had two brothers and five sisters. Employed as a Baker. His sister, lived at 14, Brentwood Villas, Marshall street, Hull (war pension address).
Married at Sculcoates, Hull, in 1912. Husband of Florence Nicklas, of 13, Irene’s Avenue, Durham Street, Holderness Road, Hull (CWGC address).
Enlisted at Hull. Served as Private, 202896, 1st Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Killed in action, on 08/05/1918, aged 29. Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
His two brothers, William and Fred also served in the army during the war.
Note: Nicklas family living at 222 Beverley Road, Hull
First name:
CHARLES
Military Number:
202896
Rank:
Private
Date Died
08/05/1918
Place died:
Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Age:
29
