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David Humphrey HUGHES

Regimental number1946
Place of birthBox Hill, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, O Hughes, 27 Mullen Street, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date22 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Light Trench Mortar Battery
FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Owen and Mary HUGHES. Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance.
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death20 December 1940
Age at death44
Place of burialBurwood Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria

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