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Herbert Chapman HUGHES

Regimental number3858
Date of birth1 October 1891
Place of birthMount Barker,South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressYumali, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 6.75"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinFather, J R Hughes, Vine Street, Prospect, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date13 July 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 10
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 October 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 September 1919
Discharge date28 February 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Raranga', September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 28 February 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HUGHES Herbert Chapman

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