| Regimental number | 3755 |
| Place of birth | Lancashire England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, T Staples, Boowoogum, Kilkivan Line, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 6 September 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on 30 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 6 July 1919 |
| Date of death | 29 October 1947 |
| Place of burial | Lutwyche Cemetery |