| Regimental number | 10531 |
| Place of birth | York England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | East Shepparton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, G A Nelson, East Shepparton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 21 July 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 19 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 1, Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/89/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 22 August 1919 |
