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Birth
Harry Francis Nelson was born in Toowong, Brisbane -
Family Moved
Harry's father retired, and they moved from Brisbane, to Buderim -
Enlistment
Harry enlisted fro war in Townsville.
This is his enlistment paperwork : -
Safely Arrived at Enoggera Camp, Brisbane
Harry Francis Nelson sent a letter to his mother, letting her know he had arrived at Enoggera Camp in Brisbane safely.
This is the letter: -
Left for War
Harry sailed on the ship HMAT A49 Seang Choon from Brisbane -
Arrived in Gallipoli
Harry's Unit arrived on the Gallipoli Peninsula after nearly 3 months from leaving Australia. -
Writes to Family
Harry sent his family a postcard from Gallipoli telling them "I am quite well"
Postcard seen here: -
Wounded
Harry was wounded in action. He was wounded when hit by shrapnel bullets while in the trench. He received a gunshot wound to the head, just 10 days after sending a postcard to his family telling them his is "quite well" -
Cotternero Hospital
Harry Francis Nelson was admitted to Cotternero Hospital, Malta -
Telegram to Family
Harry's family received a telegram at Buderim. -
Transferred to England
Harry embarked from Malta and transferred to England on hospital ship Loyalty.
Picture seen here of Harry and all of the wounded Australian soldiers, at Harefield Hospital, London -
Returned to Australia
Harry Francis Nelson returned to Australia from England with he loss of his right eye. When her returned from the war, he came to Buderim to join his family. -
Discharged from AIF
Harry was discharged from the AIF as he was unfit for war service and service at home. -
Granted War Pension
Harry Francis Nelson was granted a War Pension -
Married
Harry Francis Nelson married Miss Olive. Jolly -
Sold his Farm
In poor health, Harry cut off a block with his home on for himself and sold the rest of his farm. -
Lived in William Street, Buderim
Harry was reported to be living on William Street, Buderim -
Death
Harry Francis Nelson passed away.
