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We remember Henry Victor Hughes
We remember Henry Victor Hughes
Timeline
Timeline
1891
location
175 Breck Road, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9501800
2nd April 1891
1901
location
306 New Chester Road, Portsunlight
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9501838
2nd April 1901
1911
employment
Commercial Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:9501829
2nd April 1911
1911
location
278 New Chester Road, Port Sunlight
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9501829
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9503003
2nd September 1914
1916
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
16244
King's (Liverpool) Regiment
18th Battalion
Source:8583117
1st July 1916
education
birkenhead institute
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:8583116
service
British Army
Staff Serjeant
16244
King's (Liverpool) Regiment
18th Battalion
Source:8583117
1916
death
Killed in Action
"Sergt. Hughes was killed instantly in action. He was leading his platoon in the big attack when he was struck down by a bullet and killed."
France
Source:8583116
1st July 1916
burial
France
Pier and Face 1 D 8 B and 8 C.
Source:8583117
sibling
Richard Hughes
Source:9501800
sibling
Louisa M
Source:9501800
sibling
H
Source:9501800
sibling
Olive Jessie Hughes
Source:9501829
sibling
Eleanor Lister Hughes
Source:9501829
sibling
Hartley Gordon Hughes
Source:9501829
sibling
Edith Harrington Hughes
Source:9501829
sibling
John Fey Hughes
Source:9501829
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Breck Road, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1891 | |
| 278 New Chester Road, Port Sunlight | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 306 New Chester Road, Portsunlight | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16244 | King's (Liverpool) Regiment | 18th Battalion | Lance Serjeant | |
| British Army | 16244 | King's (Liverpool) Regiment | 18th Battalion | Staff Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Hughes | mother | ||
| John Lister Hughes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hughes | brother | ||
| Louisa M | sister | ||
| H | brother | ||
| Olive Jessie Hughes | sister | ||
| Eleanor Lister Hughes | sister | ||
| Hartley Gordon Hughes | brother | ||
| Edith Harrington Hughes | sister | ||
| John Fey Hughes | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 6'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna19174 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find My Past link to roll of honour | Alun44477 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Record | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1891 Census | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1911 Census | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1901 Census | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to Attestation Notes | Alun44477 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry (harry ) Victor Hughes | les46001 | |
| Port Sunlight War Memorial | Alun44477 | |
| Birkenhead Institute Roll of Honour | Alun44477 |
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