NELSON, George Hanson - 20671

Original items held by the Army Museum of Western Australia

L/Cpl George Hanson Nelson

Conflict	World War 1
Service Arm	Australian Imperial Force
Unit	Australian Medical Corps 13th Field Ambulance
Service No.	20671
Service Arm	Army
Date of Birth	7 Dec 1888
Birthplace	Footscray, VIC
Residence	Perth, WA
Date of Death	22 Jul 1960
Relatives	Mother - Augusta Sophia Nelson

During the war school children could send letters and parcels to soldiers through the Red Cross. Rex Hiller sent a letter and parcel which was read by George Nelson. George wrote this reply to Rex dated 15th January, 1918. Rex kept the letter for 60 years before sharing it here.

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