| Regimental number | 6594 |
| Place of birth | Moonta South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Rainbow, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Staples, Rainbow, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
