| Regimental number | 25 |
| Place of birth | Muirkirk Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Caretaker |
| Address | Moodie Place, St. Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 49 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J Neilson, 12 Moodie Place, St. Kilda, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Colour SGT |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 50 |
| Place of burial | Shrapnel Valley Cemetery (Plot III, Row E, Grave No 7), Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 44 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Grace NEILSON, 12 Moodie Place, St. Kilda, Victoria. Native of Muirkirk, Scotland |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Age at death | 50 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
