Born on 18 March 1897 in Woonsackell[?], Rhode Island - son of Reverend S.B. Nelson, DD, Hamilton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: present address same as father; trade as student; Presbyterian; currently a member of the 13th Royal Regiment; previously served in the Officers' Training Corps (three years).
Joined the 97th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant in Toronto, Ontario, on 13 December 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant on 25 April 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - invalided to England on 2 July 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 23 August 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
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