| Regimental number | 169 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | Dartmouth Street, Goodwood Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, W. Nelson, Bell Street, Waimate, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 22 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Anzac Provost Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 October 1919 |