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Bruce Igguildon NELSON

Regimental number2963
Other NamesBruce Igguilder
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressRougheard Street, Leongatha, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Edward Nelson, Rougheard Street, Leongatha, Victoria
Enlistment date26 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll24 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 4 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll38th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 December 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3178 Lance Corporal Allan Begg NELSON, 38th Bn, returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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