| Regimental number | 2400 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | Kembla Heights, via Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Nelson, Kembla Heights, via Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 27 May 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 14 July 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 21 March 1919 |