Pte. William J. Nichols trained with the 186th Battalion in Canada, going overseas in March 1917. He was drafted for France in June 1917, but pronounced medically unfit for active service, and was given charge of the Reading Room at Bramshott. November 26th, 1917, he was returned to Canada, and attached to the Special Service Company, London, Ontario, where he served until his discharge.

Private William J. Nichols received his discharge February 11th, 1918, due to being medically unfit for further military service.

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NR-MB60 (07-02-1916)

Height	5'4"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	42
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Sombra Township
Religion	Baptist
Last Place of Employment	Eberts, Ontario
Average Earnings	$ 55.00 per month and House
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	August 2nd, 1893 Detroit, Michigan.
When Enlisted	February 7th, 1916
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund	$ 28.00 per month
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. May Nichols, Chatham. Children- Glen Nichols, Margaret Nichols, Lorry Nichols, Bessie Nichols.

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