| Regimental number | 357 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | George Street, Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Joseph Stapleton, George Street, Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took charge of his party when the officer became a casualty and displayed great initiative and good leadership. His presence of mind at a critical moment in re-establishing communication with the leading wave after it had been wrongly reported wiped out, enabled him to lead his men forward with reinforcements and capture the position. His influence over his men was very great.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
