| Regimental number | 4859 |
| Place of birth | Narrabri, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Hotel porter |
| Address | Nandewar Street, Narrabri, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L Malone, Nandewar Street, Narrabri, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Armidale, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3581 Pte Ernest NELL |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Taken on strength, 55th Bn, Ferry Post, 20 April 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 19 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 29 June 1916. On leave, 22 August 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 5 September 1917. On leave, 7 September 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 24 September 1918. Admitted to 14th Australian Field Ambulance, 18 October 1918 (rheumatism); transferred 3rd Australian General Hospital, Abbeville, date not recorded (influenza); to 1st Australian Convalescent Depot, Havre, 31 October 1918; discharged to Australian Infantry Base Depot, 8 November 1918; rejoined unit, 1 December 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 14 March 1919; marched in to No 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veny, 15 March 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devanha', 8 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 26 June 1919; discharged, Sydney, 10 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
