| Regimental number | 737 |
| Place of birth | Albury New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Operator |
| Address | Bairnsdale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Fredrick Hayes, Kerferd Street ,Malvern, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Fate | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near BEAUREVOIR, east of PERONNE, during period 3rd to 5th October, 1918, this soldier as linesman with the Brigade Signal Section displayed marked courage and devotion to duty. At a critical time during the operations when only one line was available to forward units his work in laying new lines and the maintenance of same during the hours of darkness and under exceedingly heavy shell fire was invaluable. On many occasions the lines were broken and HAYES, regardless of personal safety, went out time after time repairing them from line battalions back to forward report centre. He remained on duty without rest for 72 hours and his conspicuous gallantry throughout the operations, including three attacks by the Brigae, materially helped the quick transmission of important information to the rear.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
