| Regimental number | 3179 |
| Place of birth | Stawell, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Durham Lead, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.9 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emily Stanley, Durham Lead, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Field Ambulance, Section C |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Margha', 18 January 1919 (pleurisy); discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 27 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No VX12883. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 77 |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Memorial Park, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STANLEY Richard Joseph |