| Regimental number | 1196 |
| Place of birth | Oberon New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Blackspring via Oberon, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Philip Stapleton, Blackspring via Oberon, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Royal Australian Garrison Artillery |
| Enlistment date | 19 October 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 15 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 2 February 1918 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 May 1919 |
