GTB Posted 16 March Share Posted 16 March Donald was originally a Lt in the Army Cyclist Corps, later a Captain in the Tanks Corps. I have his M.I.C card, awarded the 3 basic medals. He is said to have been wounded in the chest (bullet wound) in August 1918. Other information suggests he survived the war and later died in 1932/36? He applied for his medals on the 04 11 1922. Wondering if he was at Amiens? Any other information on Donald would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock1418 Posted 16 March Share Posted 16 March (edited) Donald Fullerton Nicol Officers Papers at TNA https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C1068517 - sadly not digitised so a visit or researcher required M Edit: MIC as Donald Fullarton Nicol = worth looking for records with that alternative second forename, Fullarton. Edited 16 March by Matlock1418 names Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock1418 Posted 16 March Share Posted 16 March (edited) Donald Fullerton Nicol Dependant's claim pension index card at WFA/Fold3 reveals his widow: Mrs Elizabeth NICOL, "Elisdon", Ralston Rd, Bearsden, Dunbartonshire M Edited 16 March by Matlock1418 names Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock1418 Posted 16 March Share Posted 16 March (edited) Donald Fullarton Nicol This looks like his death registration at ScotlandsPeople NICOL DONALD FULLARTO 50 M 1936 500 / 1 / 58 NEW OR EAST KILPATRICK Would make his birth c.1886 Donald Fullerton Nicol So likely birth NICOL DONALD FULLERTO MCPHERSON M 1886 644 / 9 / 465 KELVIN M Edited 16 March by Matlock1418 birth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 17 March Admin Share Posted 17 March He was a Temporary Second Lieutenant with seniority from 22 September 1914 according to the Army List (courtesy FMP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 17 March Admin Share Posted 17 March It appears he attended Hillhead High School as he appears on their Service Roll of Honour (courtesy Ancestry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 17 March Share Posted 17 March Some London Gazette entries charting the official changes in his officers career: London Gazette 22-9-1914 REGULAR FORCES. The undermentioned to be temporary Second Lieutenants-:— Dated 22nd September, 1914 Donald Fullerton Nicol. LG 22-9-1914 London Gazette 13-3-1915 The undermentioned Officers are seconded for service with Divisional Cyclist Companies — 15th (Scottish) Division Temporary Captain J. C. Cooke, 8th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany's). Dated 28th January, 1915. Dated 23rd December, 1914. Temporary Captain H. S. Cobb, 10th Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders. Temporary Lieutenant C D. Richards, 11th Battalion, Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders). Temporary Second Lieutenants — Dated 23rd December, 1914. G. A. Herbert, 7th Battalion, The Royal Scots Fusiliers. D. F. Nicol, 10th Battalion, The Camelonians (Scottish Rifles). A. F. Sprott, 10th Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders. M. B. Clark, 11th Battalion, Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders). Dated llth January, 1915. R. N. Chubb, 7th Battalion, The King's Own Scottish Borderers. Dated 18th January, 1915. LG 13-3-1915 London Gazette 9-6-1915 ARMY CYCLIST CORPS. The undermentioned Officers, now seconded from Service Battalions, are transferred: — Dated 10th June, 1915 Temporary Second Lieutenants— D. F. Nicol, 10th Battalion, The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). LG 9-6-1915 London Gazette 5-1-1916 War Office, 5th January, 1916. REGULAR FORCES. ARMY CYCLIST CORPS. The undermentioned temporary Second Lieutenants to be temporary Lieutenants : — Donald F. Nicol. Dated 24th February, 1915. LG 5-1-1916 London Gazette 14-11-1916 ARMY CYCLIST CORPS. Temp. Lt. D. F. Nicol to be temp. Capt. 26 Sept. 1916. LG 14-11-1916 London Gazette 12-3-1918 TANK CORPS The undermentioned temp. Capts. to be temp. Capts.: — C. J. D erenburg, from A.S.C. 4 Jan. 1918, with seniority 1 Dec. 1915. J. F. Crowther, from Ches. R., attd. 2 Jan. 1918, with seniority 1 Mar. 1916. D. F. Nicol, from A.C.C. 20 Dec. 1917, with seniority 26 Sept. 1916. LG 12-3-1918 London Gazette 27-11-1919 TANK CORPS. Temp. Capt. D. F. Nicol relinquishes his commission on completion of service, 30 Aug. 1919, and retains the rank of Capt. LG 27-11-1919 Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTB Posted 18 March Author Share Posted 18 March Thank you very much for your help, appreciated. Not sure if his correct surname is FULLERTON or FULLARTON? It seems FULLERTON is the name used most on the relevant documentation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theletterwriter Posted 18 March Share Posted 18 March Scotland's People has a death certificate for a Donald Fullarton Nicol who died on 30 November 1936 age 50. His address was "Elisdon" Ralston Road, Bearsden. Cause of death was fibrosis of lung caused by gun shot wound and cardiac arrest. He was the husband of Elizabeth Nicol. Regards Douglas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTB Posted 19 March Author Share Posted 19 March Once again, thank you all. And thanks Theletterwriter, that sounds like him! Regards, GTB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTB Posted 19 March Author Share Posted 19 March Can anybody tell me if they have noticed Capt D.F Nicol on the Google Landships site. I have trawled through it many times and can't find his name, just wondering if I have missed it? Regards, GTB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 19 March Share Posted 19 March There is mention of a Captain Nicol at Villers Bretonneux here: Villers - Brettonne Tank Corps officers Quote I have the book History of the 13th Tank Battalion if that helps? Lt C J Frankenstein transferred to TC 02/01/1918 and was posted to 13th TC 08/05/1918. KIA 23/08/1918 Capt G B Black seconded to TC 21/01/1918 and was posted to 13th TC 24/01/1918. MID and DOW after action on 23/08/1918 awarded MC for advance on the Somme 08/08/1918. They both died in the Battle of the Woods. Capt Black was liason officer at the time but due to Capt Nicol being wounded in the lead up to the battle, he stepped in and took over Nicol's section. He was killed by shell fragment returning on foot to confirm that his section had set off and were engaging the enemy. Lt Frankenstein was killed 15 mins before Zero of the battle when a shell fragement entered the front flap of his tank and killed him and destroyed the compass. The tank did not reach the starting line as could not be driven. This may be the same Captain Nicol? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebie9173 Posted 19 March Share Posted 19 March Also mentioned here: Banavie 1919 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTB Posted 21 March Author Share Posted 21 March Thanking everybody for the information enclosed, very much appreciated indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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