| Regimental number | 1219 |
| Place of birth | Pilliga New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Tempest Street, Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Nelson, Tempest Street, Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2182 Pte Albert James NELSON, 2nd Bn, died of wounds, 22 August 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |