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Henry Armstrong Stokes HUGHES

Regimental number18681
Place of birthGlen Innes New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStudent
Address'Clayton', 5 Darlinghurst Road, Pott's Point, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Hughes, 'Clayton', 5 Darlinghurst Road, Pott's Point, Sydney, New South Wales
Previous military serviceS U Scouts
Enlistment date17 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentBombardier
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 26
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/35/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Work near Rainecourt on 11 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 23 August 1918

FateNo details of fate entered on Nominal Roll
Medals

Military Cross

'During the attack on the enemy on the 11th August, 1918, on Rainecourt, east of Amiens, he displayed great courage and initiative in handling his platoon. Whilst advancing he accounted for about forty prisoners. On reaching the objective he proceeded to clean up a post about 40 yards in advance, which was giving trouble to his platoon during their work of consolidation. He rushed the post and single handed forced three enemy snipers to surrender.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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