| Regimental number | 2798 |
| Place of birth | Frindsbury England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Rose Street, Mile End, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Albert Alfred Staples, Rose Street, Mile End, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Traffic Control Detachment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
