Nicholson, William S., 1919-
William Sidwell Nicholson was born in R.I. in 1919 and enlisted in the Army in 1941. At the time of enlistment he was unmarried, had completed four years of high school and was working as a typist. Nicholson joined the 10th Mountain Division at Ft. Lewis, Wash. He was assigned to the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment before being selected for officer's candidate school. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, Nicholson returned to serve with the 86th Infantry Regiment. He was wounded in action near Iola, Italy in March 1945.
From the description of William S. Nicholson papers, 1942. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 277149821
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| creatorOf | Nicholson, William S., 1919-. William S. Nicholson papers, 1942. | Denver Public Library, Central Library |
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