| Regimental number | 1169 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | 19 West Park, Linlithgow, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Watson, 19 West Park, Linlithgow, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | 29 April 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 29 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds 18 July 1918 |