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Harry Francis Nelson was born in Toowong, Brisbane
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Harry's father retired, and they moved from Brisbane, to Buderim
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Harry enlisted fro war in Townsville.
This is his enlistment paperwork : -
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: -
Harry sailed on the ship HMAT A49 Seang Choon from Brisbane
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Harry's Unit arrived on the Gallipoli Peninsula after nearly 3 months from leaving Australia.
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Harry sent his family a postcard from Gallipoli telling them "I am quite well"
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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"
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Harry Francis Nelson was admitted to Cotternero Hospital, Malta
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Harry's family received a telegram at Buderim.
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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 -
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.
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Harry was discharged from the AIF as he was unfit for war service and service at home.
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Harry Francis Nelson was granted a War Pension
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Harry Francis Nelson married Miss Olive. Jolly
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In poor health, Harry cut off a block with his home on for himself and sold the rest of his farm.
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Harry was reported to be living on William Street, Buderim
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Harry Francis Nelson passed away.
