Private John Patrick Hayes

Born on 17 March 1892 in London, England - brother of Mrs. Harriet Harris, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as shoemaker, single, no current military service, previously served with the East Surrey Regiment (six months), Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 4.5 inches, chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 20 May 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 10 June 1915 (number 410505) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Hayes's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)