| Regimental number | 1222 |
| Place of birth | Longford, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Longford, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.3 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Maria Nelson, Longford, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 'Only as a volunteer' |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Quinn's Post Cemetery (Row A, Grave No. 16), Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 77 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Mother's given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Marcia. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NELSON Gordon Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
