George was educated at Woodside Public School, Aberdeen, then became a Stone Cutter by trade. He enlisted into the R.A.M.C. (T.F.) on 6th November 1914, then entered the war in France on 3rd May 1915. He was killed by the bursting of a shell, while he was bringing in a wounded man to the advanced dressing station. His Commanding Officer wrote: “He was a good boy, and always did his work well, always ready and willing.” A comrade also wrote: “He was liked by all the lads in his battalion, was a very good soldier, and never shirked duty if there was anything to do. He was sorely missed by them all.” George was the only son of George and Elizabeth Jane (daughter of Adam Wright) Nicol of 321 Great Northern Road, Woodside, Aberdeen {Will SC70/8/709/2}