| Regimental number | 2638 |
| Place of birth | Lismore, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Lismore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Hughes, Hanging Rock, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Lismore, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/16/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Armagh', 5 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 21 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | See 521 William John HUGHES for first period of service. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HUGHES William John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
