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Harvey Andrew Nichols
Private First Class, US Army
Born April 5, 1915 – Died November 19, 1942
Harvey was born April 5, 1915 to Mattie and Andrew Nichols. He was from Braxton, MS and joined the Army January 9, 1940. He was in the Philippine Islands when the Japanese invaded the islands on December 8, 1941 and was taken prisoner. He was in the Bataan Death March that day and lived to make it to the prison camp. According to historical camp records Harvey dies on November 19, 1942 from malaria and mal-nutrition at the age of 27. Thanks to new DNA testing his remains have been identified and returned home for burial after 77 years.
Harvey’s awards consist of the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Prisoner of War Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal and Philippine Defense Ribbon.
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There is an open invitation from the family for visitation and services for PFC Nichols.
Visitation will be Friday, September 6, 2019 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at Colonial Chapel of Mendenhall: 3077 Simpson Hwy 13, Mendenhall, MS 39114
Services will be Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 10:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church: 5110 US Hwy 49, Braxton, MS 39044
