The AIF Project

William HUGHES

Regimental number146
Place of birthAraluen, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationStation hand
AddressArtillery Barracks, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation44
Next of kinBrother, C Hughes, Thirlmere, New South Wales
Previous military serviceRoyal Australian Garrison Artillery
Enlistment date5 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameSiege Artillery Brigade
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/49/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 17 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Heavy Artillery Brigade
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Charles and Kathleen HUGHES
Other details

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

Date of death29 April 1937
Age at death69
Place of burialWoronora Cemetery, Sutherland, New South Wales

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.