| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Laura, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Address | Stone Hut, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24.5 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ada Blanche Watt, Stone Hut, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 18 months in the 17th Australian Ligh Horse Regiment; 3.5 years in the 24th Australian Light Horse Regiment; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Horse Regiment |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: Anzac Section, Imperial Camel Corps Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Wiltshire', 30 August 1918; discharged (appointment terminated: medically unfit: gun shot wound, jaw), 12 April 1920 Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S9062. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 80 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WATT Alexander Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
