| Regimental number | 5558 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Goodwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Guardian, Joseph Bennell, Hampton Street, Goodwood, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Frederick Nelson |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 57 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 10, Grave 61), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |