| Regimental number | 5 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Surveyor |
| Address | Rozelle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Watson, 'Gainsborough', Smith Street, Roselle, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years 5 months in the Survey Corps, Permanent Forces |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Survey Corps |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 34/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A45 Bulla on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | survey Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WATSON Oswald |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
