| Regimental number | 2071 |
| Place of birth | Mount Gambier South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Tantanoola, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Annie Maria Stafford, Tantanoola, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2071A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name William Nelson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
