| Regimental number | 834 |
| Place of birth | Euroa Vic |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Strathbogie, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph Hayes, Strathbogie, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and good work during the attack upon Estrees on 3 October 1918. In command of a section he attacked an enemy post with bombs, killing many of the enemy. He personally captured one officer and twenty nine other prisoners. He then continued further, securing four more prisoners and killing several of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
