| Regimental number | 2404 |
| Place of birth | Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Barman |
| Address | Camion Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, John August Nilson, Camion Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Lena NILSON |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Cause of death: tuberculosis |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 43 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
