Col. William C. Nichols, Jr., U.S.Army

Enlisted in the 22nd Armored Division as a Private on July 11, 1945 and served active duty at Forth Army Headquarters, Fort Sam Houston, June 21, 1948 to August 19, 1948. He returned to reserve status to finish college and then was promoted to Corporal in December 1948, assigned to Headquarters Company 22nd Armored Division. Bill was then promoted to Sergeant August 1949, then Staff Sergeant in April 1950.

Upon graduating from Southern Methodist University and his completion of the R.O.T.C. he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in May 1950, 1st Lieutenant in April 1953, Captain in May 1957, Major in March 1964, Lieutenant Colonel in May 1971, and in December 1974 Bill was promoted to Colonel. He retired as Colonel of the United States Air Force Reserve in June 1980.

Bill completed several courses while in the service; a Squadron Officer Course in 1960, an Air War College 1974 and an Industrial College of Armed Forces in 1976. Also while in the Service he collected many awards such as the Selective Service System Meritorious Service Award in 1974.

Bill served on extended active duty during the Korean War from August 11, 1952 to August 10, 1954. The active duty assignment was with the Base Supply Depot as Supply Officer and Base Petroleum Officer with the 434th Troop Carrier Wing, Lawson Air Force Base, Fort Benning, Georgia. He completed his two years Air Force R.O.T.C Contract on August 10, 1954 and returned to reserve duty as Supply Instructor with the 9170 Air Reserve Group, Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, Texas.

Selected and appointed to Selective Service Reserve unit under General John B. Hershey, National Director of Selective Services System in Washington D.C he attended weekly drills and preformed annual tour of duty at selected state headquarters as directed. Bill remained on this assignment until his retirement in June, 1980.

My Parents were members of the First Baptist Church, Dallas prior to my birth in 1928. As a child I remember the sermons of Dr. George W. Truett. I was very active in Sunday School, Church activities with Ms. Bertha and parents’ day activities. During this early period in my life I was taught how to believe in God for all my needs. This faith I carried with me into the service and became very active in the First Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia. After the service I returned to the First Baptist Church, Dallas and met my wife, who was member of the First Baptist Church. I give all my thanks to everyone who helped me at the church during my childhood training.

William C Nichols, Jr.
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Farmers Branch, Texas
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