About Gerald W.L. Nicholson Colonel Gerald W.L. Nicholson (1902-1980) served with the Prince Albert Volunteers. He is the author of The Canadians in Italy, 1943-1945 and Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1914-1919, both part of the official history of the Canadian Army. Books by Gerald W.L. Nicholson Fighting Newfoundlander by (author) Gerald W.L. Nicholson