| Regimental number | 3120 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Address | South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Nelson, 414 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 23rd Battery Australian Field Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front 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
