| Regimental number | 6087 |
| Place of birth | Geraldton Western Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Wheelwright |
| Address | Conway Street, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, W H Nelley, Conway Street, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Perm Cadre C/Seas T Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Miltary Medal 'Work near Valleret on 18 September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near VILLERET during our attack on the Brown Line on 18th September, 1918, this N.C.O. displayed most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon was held up by cross fire from two machine guns at very close range, Corporal NELLEY, taking advantage of shell holes and smoke but under very hot fire all the time, brought his Lewis Gun into action within 15 yards of an enemy gun. A short fire fight ensued in which this N.C.O. by fearlessly exposing himself obtained superiority, enabling his section to move round behind him and capture the two guns and part of their crews.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
