| Regimental number | 753 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 15 North Road, Newport, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Helen Elizabeth Watkins, 15 North Road, Newport, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in command of their platoons during the capture of the trenches near BULLECOURT on 3rd May, 1917. They [610 J.V. HAYES and WATKINS] carried out the duties of clearing the trenches, organising the defence and establishing advanced posts in an able manner and contributed materially to the success of the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Altona Cemetery |