| Regimental number | 63078 |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Next of kin | Father, J Watts, 72 Conway Street, Spreydon, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 31st Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 38 |
| Place of burial | Ruyaulcourt Military Cemetery (Row K, Grave No 4), Pas de Calais, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John Alfred and Jane Watts, 72 Conway Street, Spreydon, Christchurch (eldest son) |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 75, p. 15 |