| Service number | 2250 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1897-12-19 |
| Birth Place | Australia: New South Wales, Warialda |
| Death Date | 1915-03-25 |
| Death Place | United Kingdom: Scotland, Fife, Rosyth |
| Final Rank | Ordinary Signalman 2nd Class |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Unit | HMAS Australia |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Ordinary Signalman 2nd Class Oscar Harold Nixon
Description
Ordinary Signalman Oscar Harold Nixon (2250, HMAS Australia) was born on 19 December 1897 in Warialda, NSW. HMAS Australia was flagship of the 2nd Battle Cruiser Squadron patrolling the North Sea when Oscar died on 25 March 1915. He was aged 17 years 8 months. Oscar is buried in the Dalmeny and Queensferry Cemetery, Scotland.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- HMAS Australia
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Ordinary Signalman 2nd Class
Timeline
| Date of birth | 19 December 1897 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of death | 25 March 1915 |