Summary
Portrait of Australian serviceman Major G. Nicholas, DSO, in uniform, mounted on card. George Matson Nicholas was a high school teacher before he served as an officer in the 24th Battalion during World War I. He was killed in action on 14 November 1916 (the photograph was previously dated 1917).
The DSO stands for the Companion of the Distinguished Service Order. It was awarded to officers for gallantry in face of enemy.
Description of Content
Australian serviceman. Major G. Nicholas D. S. O. in uniform, A. I. F., head and shoulders. Mounted on card. Served with the 24th. Battalion A. I. F., defunct 23.4.1982.
Physical Description
Monochrome photograph mounted on light brown board.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), 24 Feb 1986
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Person Depicted
Major George M. Nicholas - Australian Imperial Force (AIF), 1915-1916
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Organisation Symbolised
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Previous Owner
24th Battalion Association, Australia
Part of records from association, defunct 23 Apr 1982. -
Individuals Identified
NICHOLAS, G. (MAJOR)
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Format
Photograph
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on front: 'Major G. Nicholas D. S. O. / K. I. A.' Handwritten on back: '700'
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Keywords
Australian Military Forces, Militaria: Australian, Military Memorabilia, Portraits, World War I, 1914-1918, Teachers, Education Workers
