| Regimental number | 4560 |
| Place of birth | Nova Scotia Canada |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 138 Harrington Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr H Nelson, 115 George Street, Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Enlistment date | 9 November 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 1 May 1919 |
