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Nichol, William

Date of birth:
April 8th, 1914 (United Kingdom)
Date of death:
June 7th, 1944 (Authie, France)
Buried on:
Canadian War Cemetery Beny-sur-mer
Plot: II. Row: C. Grave: 10.
Service number:
F/65694
Nationality:
Canadian

Biography

Wlliam Nichol was born in the United Kingdom and emigrated to Canada, where he joined the North Nova Scotia Highlanders as a Private. Nichol was murdered by Waffen-SS soldiers the day after he landed on the Normandy beaches as part Operation Overlord.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With "Overseas" clasp
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947)

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