| Regimental number | 26/223 |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Stapleton, 185 Salisbury Street, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, C Company, |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 6 February 1916 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 32475 Pte John STAPLETON, 1st Bn, Canterbury Infantry Bn, killed in action, 7 June 1917; 7/785 Thomas STAPLETON |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 28 |
