Commemorated at Memorial Name Meerschaum Vale Great War Roll of Honor Given name MA Family name Nilon Gender Male Service number 6505 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Campaign Somme 1918 Fate Died of wounds (DOW) Fate date 21 July 1918 Additional information Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 9th Battalion Service Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute