Basic Details
Surname
Nicholls
Forenames
William Arthur
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see References) carries this brief biography: 'College Notes: Came up in 1927 to study English and Modern Languages. BA 1931. Military Service: Flight Lieutenant RAFVR. Died 14 March 1943 during invasion manoeuvres whilst serving at RAF Harwell, from where glider-borne infantry subsequently left on D-Day.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Flight Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
England
Town of death
Harwell, Oxfordshire
Year of death
1943
Month of death
March
Day of death
14
Manner of death reference
Other