| Regimental number | 2900 |
| Place of birth | New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Station hand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Stapleton, Bengalla Station, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suffolk', 12 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 30 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STAPLETON William |