Nelson was father to four little girls. He volunteered in February 1915 as a private in the R.A.S.C. and 2/4th London Regiment. He served at home until May 1916 when he was sent to France. During his service overseas he took part in engagements on the Somme front, and at at Beaumont-Hamel, Arras, Vimy Ridge, Messines, Ypres, P***chendaele and Cambrai. He fell gloriously in action on March 21st 1918, during the second battle of the Somme. He was buried in Chauny Cemetery, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "His name liveth for evermore."

Maureen Perrin