| Regimental number | 10371 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horticulturist |
| Address | Mildura, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, G J Staplee, 15 Gillman Street, Auburn, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 30 October 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Ammunition Sub Park |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 January 1919 |