Born Alfreton, Derbyshire, 1884. Eldest child of John James Watts and Alice Stocks Watts, of 265, Alliance Avenue, Hull (1911 Census). he had eight brothers and one sister. He was a Loc Engine Fitter and “Very Good” character.
Husband of Jane (born 24/11/1884), at 3, Ash Grove, De La Pole Avenue, Hull (War Pension address). they had two children, James Robert and Gladys May.
He enlisted on 18 Feb 1915. Served as a Sapper, in the East Riding Fortress & search Light Company, No: 2, Royal Engineers. Discharged from the army, due to the strain of military service, on 21 Aug 1917. He died of Influenza & Broncho Phneumonia, on 24/06/1918, aged 33.
His army effects were left to his widow, Jane.
His brothers, Wilfred, 64405, RFA; George Gerald, 2880, North Bn Div Sig Coy Royal Engineers; and Eric Hayes Watts, 12487, EYR also served in WW1.
