Basic Details Surname Staples Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Notes No forenames were recorded on the Roll of Honour Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) R.E. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Spr Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Country of death not applicable, as he survived his War service Manner of death reference Not Applicable