| Regimental number | 2715 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Produce merchant |
| Address | High Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Watson, High Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 21 June 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 15 June 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 2 September 1915 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2725 Pte William WATSON, 16th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement. |