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Rank Sergeant
Unit # 14th Cavalry H Troop, "A" Co. Headquarters Trains and Military Police, 5th Division
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Sergeant William Cummins Nichols enlisted with the American Army December 26th, 1913, serving for a short time at Columbus, Ohio, and later with the 14th Cavalry at the Mexican Border. In the winter of 1918 he transferred for overseas service, proceeding to France in April 1918, as Sergeant “A” Co. Headquarters Trains and Military Police, 5th Division. He went into Germany with the Army of Occupation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (01-07-1919)
Height 5'8"
Eye Colour Dark Blue
Age 16
Complexion Fair
Hair Brown
Race White
Birthplace Chatham Township
Religion Baptist
Last Place of Employment Farmer at Home
Marital Status Single
When Enlisted December 26th, 1913
Where Enlisted Detroit, Michigan
Next of Kin Father- Pte. Wm.J.Nichols, 186th Battalion. Mother- Mrs. May Nichols.

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