David Nelson (VC)

David Nelson
Born(1887-04-03)3 April 1887
Stranooden, County Monaghan, Ireland
Died8 April 1918(1918-04-08) (aged 32)
Lillers, France
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1904–1918
RankMajor
UnitRoyal Artillery
CommandsD Battery, 59th Brigade
Battles/warsWorld War I 
AwardsVictoria Cross

Major David Nelson VC (3 April 1887 – 8 April 1918) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.