| Regimental number | 2006 |
| Place of birth | Hamley Bridge, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33.6 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ada Hannah Stokes, 81 Grote Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in D Company, Adelaide Rifles, 1st Bn, 15 years prior to AIF enlistment; resigned. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Soudan', 12 May 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 26 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 11 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Barmera Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STOKES David Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
