Regimental number | 2043 |
Place of birth | Norwich, Norfolk, England |
School | Nelson Street School, Norwich, England |
Age on arrival in Australia | 19 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Mrs Sarah Nelson (mother), 159 Heigham Street, Norwich, Norfolk, England |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Nelson, 159 Heigham Street, Norwich, Norfolk, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A1 Hymettus on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Died as a result of accident |
Place of death or wounding | Rouen, France |
Age at death | 22 |
Place of burial | Boisguillaume Communal Cemetery (Plot I, Row E, Grave No. 6A), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 19 |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |