| Regimental number | 248 |
| Other Names | NELSON, Wm Holyrod |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | 'Carlowrie', Downshire Road, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Wm Nelson, 'Carlowrie', Downshire Road, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 18 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Army Medical Corps - Hospital Transports (Number 1 Hospital Ship A61, "Kanowna") |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/104/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on n.d. |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | see other |