| Regimental number | 2201 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | 215 Carrington Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Nation, 215 Carrington Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, France, 22 July 1916 (gun shot wound, right shoulder: serious).` Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Llanstephan Castle', 15 February 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 1 May 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 58 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NATION Ernest Charles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
