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Edward Percy HAYES

Regimental number2386
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMachinist
Addressc/o E P Hayes, May Street, West End, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinWife, Mrs V Hayes, c/o Miss Stabler, Hope Street, South Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date6 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 18 September 1918
Place of burialJeancourt Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot VI, Row F, Grave No. 3), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
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Medals

Military Medal

'At HOOGE, FRANCE on 20th September, 1917 during the attack on GLENCORSE WOOD this Soldier acted as Stretcher Bearer and was conspicuous by his magnificent efforts in assiting to clear the Battlefield of wounded. He was always on the spot to render First Aid and showed absolute disregard of danger. His work during the consolidation of our position was again prominent and his assistance at all times was most prominent.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

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