| Regimental number | 1090 |
| Place of birth | Belvidere South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph Burlington Hughes, Phyllis Street, Maylands, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Field Ambulance 4, Section B |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty for the period 17th September to November 11th 1918. During the operations carried out on 17th to 19th September 1918 near LE VERGUIER and JEANCOURT by 4th Australian Division, this N.C.O, with the temporary rank of Staff-Sergeant was in charge of a nursing tent subdivision during which time some 500 casualties were treated with great thoroughness and expedition. This was largely due to the good organisation and example of cheerfulness and industry set by this N.C.O., as at this time there was considerable shell fire in the near vicinity of the Dressing Station. This N.C.O. has at all times shown the greatest gallantry, cheerfulness and efficiency in carrying out his duties and has served continuously with 4th Australian Field Ambulance since its formation. I consider him most deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
