| Regimental number | 1845 |
| Place of birth | Somersetshire, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr R M Watson, Henry Hill Barracks, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Yes 2 years Time Expired Glasgow Highlanders 5 N B D AI |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Oaklands, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic'; disembarked 21 December 1915; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 5 January 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 39 |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WATSON Richard James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
