| Regimental number | 7054 |
| Place of birth | Albany Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Broomehill, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Nathaniel Nelson, Broomehill, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 25 |
| Place of burial | Strand Military Cemetery (Plot VIII, Row Q, Grave No. 8), Ploegsteert, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 80 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Nathaniel and Mary NELSON, Perth Road, Albany, Western Australia. Native of Broome HILL, Western Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
