10 December 1918

Second Lieut. W A R Nelson, Royal Fusiliers, youngest son of the Rev John J Nelson, Pastor, Appledore and Westward Ho! Baptist Churches, has been awarded the Military Cross for gallant conduct whilst serving with the North Russia Expeditionary Force.
The official record is: This officer’s platoon was part of Capt. Edward’s Co. 2/10th Royal Scots. On the 14th to 16th Sept. in operations against Chamova and Navolok this officer showed throughout great dash and exceptional initiative in leading his platoon detailed to clear and hold the village of Chamova and to cover the party from any attack from the South.