| Regimental number | 256 |
| Place of birth | Port Elizabeth South Africa |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Andrew Staunton, Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Enlistment date | 24 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 21 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 31 October 1915 |