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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