Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Memorial Plaque (William Earl Nicoll) in card envelope of issue, with Buckingham Palace enclosure, very fine £60-£80

William Earl Nicoll was born in Ellsworth, Texas, United States of America in July 1884. He initially served during the Great War with No. 2 Canadian Field Ambulance, Canadian Army Medical Corps, prior to transferring to the 47th Battalion (British Columbia), Canadian Infantry. Private Nicoll was killed in action, 3 September 1918, whilst lying in a shell hole during operations North East of Saudemont, he had both legs severed by the explosion of an enemy shell. He was given first aid and taken to the Regimental Aid Post where he died shortly afterwards. Private Nicoll is buried in the Dury Crucifix Cemetery, France.