| Regimental number | 2179 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Wharf labourer |
| Address | 29 Young Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Watson, 29 Young Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 13 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 18 December 1918 |