| Regimental number | 2024 |
| Place of birth | Colac Vic |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Agnes Marion Kilgour Hayes, Pollock Street, Colac, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on MONTBREHAIN, East of PERONNE, on the 5th October, 1918, this N.C.O. had charge of a Platoon. At all times he handled his men in a masterful manner, and overcoming all resistance met with on the way, led his men to their objective. After reconnaissance of the ground in front although subjected to heavy machine gun fire he established a strong Lewis post in a very advanced position. When the enemy attempted to pierce our newly formed line on his right flank, he controlled the fire of his men with telling effect, and himself inflicted many casualties with his Lewis Gun. The assistance give in this manner by Sergeant HAYE's Post was invaluable to the defenders in repelling the attack. Throughout the action he performed the work of an Officer and his determined course of action and fearless gallantry were a source of continual inspiration to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
