| Regimental number | 4240 |
| Place of birth | Petersburg South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Locomotive cleaner |
| Address | Murray Bridge, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Nelson, Murray Bridge, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died as a result of accident |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot VI, Row F, Grave No. 25), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 151 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Patrick and Annie NELSON, Murray Bridge, South Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
