| Regimental number | 11/2185 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Lyttleton |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Carterton, Wairarapa |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J P Nilsen, The Wharf, Kaikoura |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Trentham |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles, B Squadron |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Invalided to New Zealand |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Place of burial | Carterton, Wairarapa |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 6 |