| Regimental number | 6816 |
| Place of birth | Charters Towers Qld |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Electrical improver |
| Address | 35 Ewell Street, Rozelle, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Jane Hayes, 35 Ewell Street, Rozelle, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1, Reinforcement 15 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at JEANCOURT on 18th September, 1918. Sapper HAYES showed marked courage and determination in mending lines and maintaining communications between Batteries and Brigade Headquarters in the attack. As the Batteries moved forward in support of the infantry advance the rear areas were subjected to constantly heavy shell fire causing continual breaks in the line. He patrolled the lines and with the exception of short interruptions maintained communcations throughout. He showed a splendid example of courage and resource.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |