Hugo NELSON

Regimental number2861
Place of birthNango Finland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressNorth Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFriend, Oscar Lindquist, 158 West Street, North Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 September 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Date of death6 March 1970
Place of burialPinegrove Memorial Park Cemetery