| Regimental number | 5397 |
| Place of birth | Daylesford Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Address | Leongatha, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs S J Nelson, Leongatha, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Son: 60734 Pte Charles Lindsay NELSON, 7th Bn, returned to Australia, 23 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |