Background
NICKERSON, William Henry Snyder was born on March 27, 1875. Son of Reverend D. Nickerson, Chaplain His (or Her) Majesty Forces.
NICKERSON, William Henry Snyder was born on March 27, 1875. Son of Reverend D. Nickerson, Chaplain His (or Her) Majesty Forces.
Studied at Portsmouth Grammar School. Graduated Bachelor of Medicine, Ch.B. (Viet.), 1896, at Owens College, Manchester.
Entered Royal Army Medical Corps 1898. Served South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches, promoted Captain). Decorated for attending a wounded man under heavy fire at Wakkerstroom, 20 April 1900. Victoria Cross, Royal Army Medical Corps.
Club: Junior Naval and Military.