Regimental number | 1416 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Vic |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Printer |
Address | ... |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, George Edward Hayes, 66 Nightingale Street, Balaclava, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Is brought to notice for great gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on our line near HEBUTERNE by the enemy on the morning of the 5th April, 1918. He is a runner and volunteered to take an urgent message from the support to the Front Line Company. Despite the heavy barrage that was being put down by the enemy at the time he succeeded in getting the message through in record time. Afterwards he acted as Guide to the Support Company when it was ordered to Close support. He is at all times cheerful and a fine example to his comrades, and is always willing to take messages to any part of the line regardless of fatigue and personal danger. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |