| Regimental number | 3628 |
| Place of birth | Bute, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Bute, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31.2 |
| Height | 5' 10.75" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, John Douglas Watson, Bute, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Accidentally wounded (grenade explosion, both legs injured), 9 September 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola'; discharged (medically unfit not due to misconduct), Adelaide, 8 May 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Bute Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | 8361203 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
