| Regimental number | 3856 |
| Place of birth | Leongatha Vic |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Nyah via Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, W K Hayes, Nyah, via Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in taking charge of a gun crew when the officer and non-commissioned officer had become casualties. When one gun was blown up he salvaged another, and established his two guns on the objective in splendid tactical positions. He remained in charge of the two guns for two days, showing courage, cheerfulness, and resource, although suffering heavy casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Goondiwindi Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
