| Regimental number | 1060 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Vic |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Wingrove Street, Alphington, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Hughes, Wingrove Street, Alphington, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion Head-Quarters Staff |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action near Bullecourt in charge of signallers after the officer had been wounded.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action near BULLECOURT on 3rd May 1917 in charge of signallers after their Officer had been wounded. They [HUGHES and 641 V.N. MOORE] established communication with the captured position under very heavy fire and repeatedly ran the gauntlet of the enemys barrage in maintaining it.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
