| Regimental number | 5961 |
| Place of birth | Port Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | 47 Magill Road, St Peters, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, F A Nelson, 47 Magill Road, St Peters, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | 12 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Light Horse Brigade Train 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/102/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 26 May 1915 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 8934 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 April 1919 |