| Regimental number | 31137 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph William Nelson, Tapuhi Whangarei |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), New Zealand Rifle Brigade Details, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Opawa on |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 16 |