| Regimental number | 3436 |
| Place of birth | Newtown New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 'Marbonnie', Moyes Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Nelson, 'Marbonnie', Moyes Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 34th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot V, Row G, Grave N9o. 5), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 157 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Emma NELSON, "Mai Bonnie", Moyes Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
