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Ernest Morris HUGHES

Regimental number49
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationAgricultural student
AddressGeorge Abi, Muston Street, Mosman, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, William M Hughes, Cotham Road, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military service41st Infantry
Enlistment date22 March 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll6 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMachine Gun Company 9
AWM Embarkation Roll number24/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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