| Regimental number | 26/815 |
| Occupation | Insurance inspector |
| Next of kin | Father, J Hayes, 97 Tainui Street, Greymouth |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Final unit | 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Bulls Road Cemetery (Plot III, Row K, Grave No 6), Flers |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John Hayes FSSC (Mining Engineer) and Harriet Hayes, 92 Aikman's Road, Christchurch |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 19 |