| Regimental number | 521 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.2 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Hughes, Hanging Rock, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Fate | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Nestor', 9 February 1916 (enteric fever). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | See 2638 William John HUGHES for second period of service. |