| Regimental number | 585 |
| Place of birth | Petersburg South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Laura, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.1 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Carrie Hards, Laura, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Showed great gallantry bombing and capturing German bombs during attack North of Flers.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on German position north of FLERS on morning of 5th November, 1916, he maintained a grenade fight for an hour and a half in BAYONET Trench. killing many of the enemy holding them beyond the "Block". On his bombs running out he went out and captured enough German bombs to carry on with. During the whole of the time he showed great dash and initiative, his example lending great support to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Demosthenes', 27 July 1917; discharged (medically unfit: trachoma), Adelaide, 25 January 1918. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Port Pirie Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HARDS William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
