| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Bloomsburg Street, Hyde Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Leonie Bray Nield, North Terrace, Highgate, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Awarded the Military Cross |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the operations covering the advance on the Somme on 27th-29th August 1918, near Fontaine-les-Cappy, he was indefatigable in patrolling his section and reconnoitring under heavy fire with successful results. During one of his reconniassances he was shot through the shoulder, but made a most accurate report, which was of great service to headquarters, before handing over his company. His gallantry under heavy fire and his good leadership were conspicuous and worthy of high praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: Lt Arthur Restarick NIELD, Imperial Camel Corps, killed in action, Jericho, Palestine, 11 April 1918; 1629 Driver Howard Champion NIELD MM, returned to Australia; 2 others |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
