| Regimental number | 6707 |
| Place of birth | Collingwood Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Yerapin via Kellerberrin, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sophia Nelson, Yerapin via Kellerberrin, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 26 |
| Place of burial | Heath Cemetery (Plot II, Row H, Grave No. 19), Harbonnieres, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 80 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Gustav and Sophia NELSON, 14 Louisa Street, South Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. During the advance he led a rush against an enemy machine gun post, capturing the gun, killing two of the crew, and taking the rest prisoners. Later, he pushed his men, some way forward in the direction of the enemy to provide covering fire for the battalion. Throughout he showed great determination and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
