| Nichol | Charles Edward | | Lieutenant Colonel | NICHOL, CHARLES EDWARD, Lieutenant Colonel, was born 31 May 1859, son of T Dale Nichol, of Jesmond, Newcastle-on-Tyne. He was educated at the Edinburgh Collegiate School and University (MB and CM 1881). He entered the Army Medical Service in 1882; served with the 3rd Brigade, Burma Field Force, 1885-87, and was present at several engagements around Ningyan and Jemethen (Medal with clasp). After 12 years' service he became Major, RAMC, 4 February 1894. He served in the South African War, 1899-1901; commanded the 19th Brigade Bearer Company. Took part in the operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Vet River (5 and 6 May); in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900, including actions at Lydenberg (5 to 8 September); again in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900, including action at Elands River (4 to 16 August); also again in the Transvaal, December 1900 to August 1901 (Despatches [London Gazette, 16 April 1901]; Queen's Medal with four clasps). He became Lieutenant Colonel 4 February 1902, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 26 June 1902]: "Charles Edward Nichol, MB, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Army Medical Corps. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". Insignia, Warrant and Statutes sent to Commander-in-Chief in India; presented by the OC Roorkee, at a Review Parade at Roorkee, 21 February 1903. Lieutenant Colonel Nichol was appointed Commandant, Royal Army Medical Corps School of Instruction, and OC Depot, 5 November 1906, and held this position until 31 October 1909; was promoted Colonel and Principal Medical Officer, India, 9 March 1912; became ADMS, India. He served in the European War from 1914 to 1916, as DDMS of an Army Corps, and DMS of an Army, and for his services was mentioned in Despatches and created a CMG in 1916. He retired 26 December 1917. Colonel Nichol married, in 1898, Emmeline Kingscote, daughter of Major T Gordon, Indian Army.
CMG, DSO, IGS 1885 (1) Burma 1885-7 (Surg Med Staff), QSA (4) CC Drief Trans SA 01 (Lt Col), 1914-15 Star (Col, AMS), BWM, Victory Medal with MID (Surg-Gen), 1911 Delhi Durbar. Lovell 1978 est £470.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Army Medical Corps |
