| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor salesman |
| Address | Moray Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward John Maplestone, E S & A Bank Ltd, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Auxiliary Mechanical Transport Company 3, Head-Quarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/113/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Ammunition Sub Park |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: Australian Corps MT Column Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of lorries dumping ammunition. The dump was heavily shelled all day, and he remained a his post though wounded directing operations, and getting all the lorries away safely. By his courage and coolness he set a fine example to all who came into contact with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |