| Regimental number | 19732 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Sussex Terrace, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.3 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 116 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Watson, Sussex Terrace, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Senior Cadets; transferred to 74th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/15/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Corps Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 9 February 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 12 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WATSON Henry Richard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
