| Regimental number | 1968 |
| Place of birth | Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Weering, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emily Nelson, Hospital, Wendouree, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 46th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Emily NELSON. Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 54 |
| Place of burial | Sprinvgale Crematorium, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
