| Regimental number | 3843 |
| Place of birth | Clinton South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | Undalya, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Nelson, Undalya, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 32 |
| Place of burial | Meteren Military Cemetery (Plot II, Row L, Grave No. 302), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 60 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Agnes NELSON, Undalya, South Australia. Native of Clinton, South Australia |
| 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
