M.s.m Group - Pte. Nicolls Archive The Darwin connection:Early in life

The Darwin connection:Early in life he had established himself as a leading authority on Polyzoa

It is noted in his records that he was issued a second War Service Badge

with a flat wire catch usually found on the zinc Juncker Army Para Badge

gilt brass wreath with Imperial Prussian crown anchor overlaid by "W" (Wilhelm II)

He then went to the Ordnance Department in 1929 and stayed there until 1933

M.s.m Group - Pte. Nicolls Archive The Darwin connection:Early in lifeM. S. M Group to Nicolls Regimental Number 1703 This consists of the following items: The Meritorious Service Medal officially impressed to "1703 PTE. J. J. NICHCOLLS. 5 F. AMB. CAN. A. M. C.", the War and Victory Medals, officially impressed and read "1703 L. CPL. J. J. NICHOLLS. C. A. M. C.", all medals are on new ribbons and are in extremely fine condition with nice patina. Finally, a Death Plaque or Death Penny dedicated to John Jeffery Nicholls.