| Regimental number | 3806 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Tailors cutter |
| Address | Randwick, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.8 |
| Height | 5' 5.25" |
| Weight | 117 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W Hayward, Belmore Road, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Taken on strength, 12th Field Ambulance, 22 September 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Gaika', 8 November 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 29 December 1918, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (medically unfit: debility), Sydney, 24 April 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HAYWARD William John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
