Ofc. Harold E. Nichols
CHP - Kern


Date of Birth: October 13, 1902
Date Appointed: Unk
End of Watch: September 12, 1945
Officer Harold E. Nichols' motorcycle skidded and crashed when it ran across a slippery area of the road. Nichols was killed instantly. The 42-year-old patrolman had served continuously in Kern County since joining the CHP in 1930. The 15-year CHP veteran held numerous medals for expert marksmanship.

He was survived by a wife and a step daughter.