| Regimental number | 1265 |
| Place of birth | Eaglehawk Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Campbell Street, Eaglehawk, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Edith A Watson, Campbell Street, Eaglehawk, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 9 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 December 1917 |