| Regimental number | 35329 |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Joiner |
| Address | 3 Princes Park, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Hales, 3 Princes Park, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 27 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/128/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Armagh', 5 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 18 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 5 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 56 |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HALES Norman Crooks |