James NELSON

Regimental number3896
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBlacksmith
Address164 Flinders Street, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusWidower
Age at embarkation40
Next of kinDaughter, Mrs V Leslie, 164 Flinders Street, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date20 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll20 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/19/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 30 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1917