| Regimental number | 1163 |
| Place of birth | Albany Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Broome Hill, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alf Nelson, Broome Hill, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 25 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 December 1918 |
