| Regimental number | 3159 |
| Place of birth | Weymouth, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Nurseryman |
| Address | Goondiwindi PO, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29.2 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Maria Watts, 15 Penny Street, The Park, Weymouth, England |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Dorset Rifles; time expired. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 5 November 1916 (multiple gun shot wounds). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Trasos Montes', 8 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 19 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WATTS William James |