| Regimental number | 198 |
| Place of birth | Ararat Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Attendant |
| Address | Buangor, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Stapleton, Buangor, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack, on 9th August 1918, at Framerville, near Amiens, he was in charge of two Vickers machine guns. Noticing a large hostile party threatening the flank of the battalion with wheich he was operating, he at once brought fire to bear on the enemy inflicting heavy losses, and finally dispersed them. He then moved across the open, in the face of fierce enemy sniping and machine gun fire, and obtained an infantry escort for his gun, which he placed in position to guard the exposed flank. He again took part in an attack on the 11th August 1918. He carried out several daring reconnaissances, kept close personal liaison with battalion headquarters, always at extreme risk from enemy snipers at close range, and by his indomitable cheerfulness throughout was an inspiration to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
