[1] Hazle was born in Hadleigh, Essex shortly after the end of the First World War and after leaving school gained employment in the printing trade.

[2] Hazle's Commanding Officer, Lt Col Arthur Noble, submitted a recommendation for an immediate award of the DCM which was approved by Lt-Gen Montgomery (General officer commanding, 8th Army) and General Alexander (Commander-in-Chief Middle East Forces) in August 1942; notice of the award was published in the London Gazette on 24 September 1942.

At no time has he allowed the heaviest enemy fire to interfere with the immediate execution of his duty, always with complete disregard for his own personal safety.

[6] Lt Col Nangle wrote in the citation: This NCO displayed most conspicuous bravery, devotion and initiative during the fighting at CASSINO 19-24 Mar 44.

In very difficult conditions, to which was added a shortage of food and water; and under constant artillery and mortar bombardment; this NCO worked devotedly and tirelessly for six days, and there is no doubt that the very large number of wounded which were successfully evacuated owe their lives to him.

He arranged the collection of wounded, often exposing himself fearlessly to do so; treated them, at one time even performing an amputation; and improvised covering out of parachutes from the air being dropped then being practised.

Though at one time himself overcome by fumes from smoke shells he refused to stop his devoted work, and continued attending alike to British, Indian and Gurkha wounded.

The magnificent service rendered by this NCO under the most grim and dangerous conditions; the medical skill he displayed; and his never faltering devotion, bravery and spirit have earned the universal admiration of the whole of the force which was isolated in this position.After Cassino Hazle continued to serve through the Italian Campaign until the 4th Indian Infantry Division was moved to Greece in December 1944 where he took part in the Dekemvriana operations.