| Regimental number | 971 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Goulburn New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Address | 15 Bayswater Road, Kensington, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Nelson, 15 Bayswater Road, Kensington, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 31 |
| Place of burial | Warrnambool Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
