Grave marker for Homer N. Nichols in Plot C-1, 0, 185 of the San
Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella Village (Merced
county), California.
Homer enlisted in the
Army at Sacramento, CA on 4 March 1942. It is unknown how he
spent his first three years of service but on 16 Jul 1944 Pvt
Nicholas was transferred from Service Co, 508th to Co D.
Pfc Nichols was
awarded the Bronze Service Arrowhead device for the Holland campaign
and Airborne operations.
He remained in the
Army and attained the rank of Sergeant First Class. |