Commemorated at Memorial Name Wellington Council First World War Hall of Memory Given name R Family name Nicholson Gender Male Service number 2197 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Campaign Somme 1916 - 1917 Fate Killed in action (KIA) Fate date 07 March 1917 Additional information Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 54th Battalion Service Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute