"W.M. NICKLE IS KING'S COUNSEL," Kingston Whig-Standard. June 3, 1933. Page 3.
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Included in King's Birthday Honor List-Others in District
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William McAdam Nickle, member of the law firm of Nickle and Parrell, is now a King's Counsel, probably one of the youngest lawyers in the country to be so honored. Mr. Nickle's name appears in the list of lawyers selected by the Ontario Government and announced by Hon. W. H. Price, Attorney-General and Acting Prime Minister.
An outstanding feature of this King's birthday honor list, which covers a two-year period, is the selection of many who served with distinction as soldiers during the Great War. Some of them have not practiced the requisite fifteen years, but in tribute to their soldier service, the Ontario Government has chosen to waive this requirement in their cases.
Mr. Nickle was born in Kingston, educated here and at Osgoode Hall.
He went overseas as a private soldier with the Princess Pats Canadian Light Infantry and was promoted in France to the rank of Heutenant; he served with the 21st battalion as captain and major. In March, 1918, he was appointed private secretary to Sir Richard Turner, V.C.. chief of staff of the Canadian army. He wounded three times, received the Military Cross of Britain and Medal of Honor of France and three service medals, the Mons star, the Victory. medal and the general service medal. He was the youngest major in the
Canadian army.
Two other members of the 21st Battalion have been honored by being made K. C.'s, John A. McGibbon. of Oshawa and Hugh Cameron of St. Thomas. Other lawyers in this district who have been honored are John M. Simpson of Napanee and Bryson C. Donnan of Belleville. J. P. Twiggs of Windsor, formerly of Kings- ton, is also included in the list.
