| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Brighton Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shipping clerk |
| Address | 'Craigrothe', Thompson Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Louisa Kate Stokes, 'Craigrothe', Thompson Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in School Cadets; 1 year at Officer School, RMC Duntroon. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Rio-Pardoe', 27 May 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 17 July 1919, for onward travel by rail to Melbourne; discharged (appointment terminated), Melbourne, 28 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | First given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Melson. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 55 |
| Place of burial | St Kilda Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STOKES Melsom Ross |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
