| Regimental number | 582 |
| Place of birth | Campbell Town District, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Lineman |
| Address | Avoca, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Adelaide Rapley, Harrymount, Avoca, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 32 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 32 |
| Place of burial | Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery (Plot IV, Row E, Grave No., 48), Armentieres, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 133 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Commemorated in St Luke's Anglican Cemetery, Campbell Town, Tasmania. Parents: George and Elizabeth RAPLEY; husband of A. RAPLEY, Campbell Town, Tasmania. Photo: Kent Fitch |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
