| Regimental number | 5431 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Locomotive engine driver |
| Address | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Mays, 19 Kent Street, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During our attack on the BLUE LINE on 10th August 1918 Corporal MAYS, who was in charge of a Lewis Gun Section of our Left flank showed great gallantry, and handling his gun with great skill and daring. When our Left flank was held up by an enemy machine gun nest this N.C.O., in the face of deadly machine gun fire, rushed an enemy post firing his Lewis Gun from the hip killing and wounding the enemy garrison of six men and 1 officer and capturing the gun. This act enabled the infantry in the vicinity to advance with safety. Throughout the 10th, 11th and 12th instant this N.C.O. worked with unflinching courage and brilliant dash and was a salient factor in our success.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
