| Regimental number | 12990 |
| Place of birth | Seymour Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Address | Northwood, via Seymour, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Nelson, Northwood, via Seymour, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 7 August 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Motor Transport Driver |
| Unit name | Supply Column 3,Mechanical Transport Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 25 October 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | MT DVR |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Motor Transport Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 18 July 1918 |
