Name
William "Erwin" Nelson
Born
1896-04-28
Birth Place
Bad Axe, MI
Occupation
Farmer
Religion
Methodist
Died
1957
Death Place
Galt, ON
Cemetery
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
651136
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
Company
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1915-12-27
Wounded Date
1918/07
Wounds
Gassed and cut in barb wire resulting in blood poisoning
Wounded Where
Wailey, France
Service Record 2
Regimental Number
A104319
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
Company
#40 Company
Artefacts, Photographs & Resources
Visit the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre's Online Collections, through the link below, for more information related to this soldier.
Online Collections Link
Sources & Links
- a) James, F. Treve & Thomas Johnston, eds. “Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion.” Chesley: James & Johnston, 1934. Print.;- b) Community Enlistments, Second Great War photo album, BCM&CC A2016.089.002
- Library & Archives Canada
- Find a Grave
News Clippings
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
160th Battalion, Tara, 1916
