| Service number | A29310 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Leading Electrical Mechanic |
| Unit | HMAS Sydney |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Conflict/Operation | Korea, 1953-1957 (Post-Armistice service - ceasefire monitoring) |
| Date of Death | 06 March 1954 |
| Place of Death | At sea (HMAS Sydney) |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Age at Death | 26 |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Kasugano European Cemetery, Japan |
| Source | AWM file |
Roll of Honour Kenneth William Nelson
Location on the Roll of Honour
Kenneth William Nelson's name is located at panel 1 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
For information about obtaining service records please see National Archives of Australia - Personal service records .
War Graves
The Office of Australian War Graves has the location and other information about war graves and memorials. Search the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for details about First and Second World War graves.
Roll of Honour name projection
Kenneth William Nelson's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Monday, 16 June 2025 at 12.32 am
For more information view the Roll of Honour name projections page.
Please note: These dates and times are estimates. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.