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We remember William August Nelson
We remember William August Nelson
Duplicate of W A Nelson
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1916
1918
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William August |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Nelson, |
| Source | 8810695 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 6707 | 16th Battalion Australian Infantry, AIF | 22nd Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 6707 | 16th Battalion Australian Infantry, AIF | Corporal |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia | mother | ||
| Gustav Nelson | father |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
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