People Australia

  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites

Browse People:

Browse Lists:

Cultural Advice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website contains names, images, and voices of deceased persons.

In addition, some articles contain terms or views that were acceptable within mainstream Australian culture in the period in which they were written, but may no longer be considered appropriate.

These articles do not necessarily reflect the views of The Australian National University.

Older articles are being reviewed with a view to bringing them into line with contemporary values but the original text will remain available for historical context.

Francis George (Frank) Hailey (1895–1950)

Francis George Hailey, c. 1916 photographer unknown

Francis George Hailey, c. 1916 photographer unknown

from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour

Francis George Hailey was born on 23rd September, 1895, at Carcoar, New South Wales, the son of Mr. Frank and Mrs. Catherine Hailey. He was educated at the Cowra Public School, and entered the employ of the Bank at Barmedman, New South Wales, in October, 1913. In December, 1914, he was transferred to Junee.

Francis George Hailey enlisted in the A.I.F. on 25th April, 1916, and reached France in the following September as a member of the 53rd Battalion. He was engaged in the battles of the Somme from December and was transferred to the Bullecourt sector in May, 1917. He was also at Ypres in September, 1917, and did his share in the capture of Polygon Wood. After that action he was transferred to the Wytschaete sector; thence back to the Somme in March, 1918, and was at Villers-Bretonneux, where he was gassed on 17th April. He was invalided to England and eventually returned to Australia, having been promoted to sergeant on 13th August, 1919.

Original Publication

Additional Resources and Scholarship

Related Entries in NCB Sites

view family tree

Citation details

'Hailey, Francis George (Frank) (1895–1950)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/hailey-francis-george-frank-22818/text32276, accessed 15 March 2025.

© Copyright People Australia, 2012

Francis George Hailey, c. 1916 photographer unknown

Francis George Hailey, c. 1916 photographer unknown

from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour

Life Summary [details]

Birth

23 September, 1895
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia

Death

27 December, 1950 (aged 55)
Kingsford, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Occupation or Descriptor
Military Service
Workplaces