George HUGHES

Regimental number1542
Place of birthMelbourne Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address342 William Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMiss J Hughes, c/o Mrs Harrison, Blackburn, Victoria
Enlistment date29 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, H Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 27 April 1918
Place of burialDaours Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row B, Grave No. 36), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
160
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal