| Regimental number | 1434 |
| Place of birth | Clement Gap, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mrs. E.J. Chesson, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.4 |
| Height | 5' 5.75" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Emma Jane Chesson, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 918 Pte Hurtle William CHESSON, 9th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 28 March 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Taken Prisoner of War, 8 December 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 3 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 10 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CHESSON Stanley Mitchell |