| Regimental number | 49507 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Oamaru |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Hayes, Ardgowan, Oamaru |
| Previous military service | Served in the Oamaru Rifles. |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 26th Reinforcements (1st Draft), F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 95 Willochra on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Wellington, 9 June 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 16 August 1917, and marched into 1st Bn, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, Sling Camp. Proceeded overseas to France, 24 September 1917; joined 3rd Bn, in the field, 9 October 1917, and posted to No 2 Company. Joined 1st Bn, in the field, 10 February 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 5 October 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 24 October 1918. Appointed Cook, 26 December 1918; relinquished appointment as Cook, 21 February 1919. Commenced return to New Zealand on board SS 'Mauganui', 24 June 1919; discharged, 21 July 1919. Total war service: 2 years 136 days (of which 2 years 15 days were abroad) Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | William and Rebecca Hayes (both b. Ireland) |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 70 |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 66, p. 16 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |