Death

Date 20 December 1933
Place 23, Portland Street, Exeter, Devon, England
Description Vol 5b Page 116

Source References

  1. General Register Office: England & Wales Death Index
  2. Thomas Preece: Gravestone photographs
      • Date: 30 May 2018
      • Page: Edwin & Ellen Nicks, Higher Cemetery Exeter
      • Grave - Edwin and Ellen Nicks
      • Citation:

        In loving memory of
        Edwin Francis Nicks
        died Dec 20th 1933
        aged 79 years.
        Also Ellen
        wife of the above
        died Feb 12th 1937
        aged 81 years.
        Peace.

  3. Exeter and Plymouth Gazette
      • Date: 22 December 1933
      • Page: Page 19
      • Citation:

        EXONIAN'S DEATH.

        Mr. E. F. Nicks, Member of the Old 1st R.V.

        A lengthy association with the 1st R.V> was that of Mr. Edwin Francis Nicks, whose death took place yesterday at his residence, 23, Portland-street, Exeter, aged 79. Deceased was for many years on the printing staff of the "Western Times," and later on the "Express and Echo." Engaged on the former paper, which was then in Fore-street, Exeter, by Mr. George Latimer, at that time the Editor, he had interesting memories of his associates of that day. One of three brothers, he was an enthusiastic member of the 1st R. V., and never failed to attend the annual camp. Mr. Nicks, in his early days as a sergeant in that Corps, gave recruits their first drills. His service to the 1st R.V. was untiring and conscientious, and one of his proud possessions was a long service medal, bearing the insignia of Queen Victoria, and a cup from "C" Company, which he was awarded in 1892. The inscription reads: "Presented to Sergt. E. Nicks by the members of 'C' Company 1st R.V. as a mark of good fellowship and appreciation of his services as Hon. Secretary of the Company Shooting Committee. 8th March, 1893." There are three sons and two daughters. The funeral will take place tomorrow, leaving the house at noon.