Clive Hayes-Williams (1884–1935)
Mr. Clive Hayes-Williams, who died recently, aged 51 years, was the elder son of the late Mr. W. G. Hayes-Williams, for some 30 years Registrar-General of New South Wales. After leaving school, he attended the Hawkesbury Agricultural College, and in 1914 took up dairy farming at Dapto. On the outbreak of war he sold his farm, and enlisted as a private, going to Egypt with the 2nd Battalion. At the landing of Gallipoli he was severely wounded, and after spending months in hospital he was sent back to Sydney. He enlisted again, was accepted, and went to France with reinforcements for the 4th Battalion. Later he was transferred to the 4th Machine Gun section, where he was promoted to sergeant and was awarded the Military Medal. He was again seriously wounded. Sixteen years ago he settled in the Yenda district. He was an outstanding rifle and revolver shot, but boxing was his favourite sport. During the war he won the welterweight championship of the Allied Forces.
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, B2455, item Williams C H (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Hayes-Williams, William Gordon (father)
- Hayes-Williams, Charles Ethersey (uncle)
- Laurence, Charles Albert (uncle by marriage)
Citation details
'Hayes-Williams, Clive (1884–1935)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/hayes-williams-clive-14399/text25473, accessed 7 November 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1884
Manly, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
29 December,
1935
(aged ~ 51)
St Leonards, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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