| Regimental number | 948 |
| Place of birth | Hay New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | 24 Margaret Street, Enmore, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mrs B L Hayes, 24 Margaret Street, Enmore, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 943 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on a village. Seeing a unit on the left flank held up by rifle and machine gun fire, he took a patrol of five men across the river, and by skilful leadership succeeded in locating and rushing several enemy posts, capturing or killing the garrisons and clearing up the area in front of the right flank of the attacking troops for a considerable distance. In particular he rushed one strong post, capturing one officer, thirty one other ranks and seven machine guns. Altogether his party accounted for one officer, seventy one other ranks, and nine machine guns. He did splendid work and showed great courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |