| Regimental number | 799 |
| Place of birth | Kent England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Address | Newcastle GPO, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Caroline Heaford, 83 Manor Park, Lewisham, Kent, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against enemy positions south of the SOMME east of HAMEL, on 8th August, 1918. Lance Corporal HEAFORD did valuable work throughout the operation. He led an attack on a nest of three machine guns which he captured with the crews; he and his men captured about 20 prisoners. His gallantry and coolness inspired his men throughout the advance, and he led them gallantry and with marked ability.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Botany Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
