| Regimental number | 727 |
| Place of birth | Wellington New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wood working machinist |
| Address | Parkes Street, Ryde, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Martin Nelson, Parkes Street, Ryde, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 728 Pte Henry Oscar NELSON, 30th Bn, killed in action, 20 July 1916. |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |