| Regimental number | 251 |
| Place of birth | Sale, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 51 Chomley Street, East Prahran, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Nelson, 51 Chomley Street, East Prahran, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 18 |
| Place of burial | Cairo War Memorial Cemetery (Row D, Grave No. 77), Egypt |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 94 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George and Sarah NELSON, 4 Kilmartin Street, Essendon, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
