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We remember William Hughes
We remember William Hughes
Timeline
Timeline
1879
birth
United Kingdom
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18th December 1879
1881
sibling
Elizabeth Lucy Hughes
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1881
1883
sibling
Frances Eva Hughes
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1883
1886
sibling
John Henry Hughes
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1886
1893
sibling
Harold Charles Hughes
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1893
1901
dates
Age 21
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31st March 1901
1901
location
Glengowan Park Hill Road Beckenham Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
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31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 31
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2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Solicitor's Clerk
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2nd April 1911
1911
location
8 Park Hill Road Shortlands Beckenham Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
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2nd April 1911
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
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October 1917
1918
dates
Age 38
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14th September 1918
service
British Army
Private
761116
London Regiment
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service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Bedfordshire Regiment
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service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Bedfordshire Regiment
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1918
death
Wounded July 3rd 1918 and died in Hospital at Carlton House Terrace.
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14th September 1918
burial
Surrey
United Kingdom
North of Chancel.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Hughes |
| Source | 2016873 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Park Hill Road Shortlands Beckenham Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Glengowan Park Hill Road Beckenham Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 761116 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Bedfordshire Regiment | Temporary Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Bedfordshire Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Hughes | mother | ||
| Henry Hughes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Hughes | brother | 1886 | |
| Harold Charles Hughes | brother | 1893 | |
| Elizabeth Lucy Hughes | sister | 1881 | |
| Frances Eva Hughes | sister | 1883 |
Media
Media
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1911 censusThe Hughes family with brother John who also fell. William is listed as a Solicitors clerkContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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St.Mary's, Shortlands, Book Of RemembranceMore about St.Mary's, Shortlands, Book Of Remembrance
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Beckenham Cricket Club War MemorialMore about Beckenham Cricket Club War Memorial
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| LOST HOSPITALS OF LONDON | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Beckenham War Memorial | Trevor321 | |
| St.Mary's, Shortlands, Book Of Remembrance | Trevor321 | |
| St.Mary's, Shortlands, Book Of Remembrance | Trevor321 | |
| Shirley St.John | Jonathan101862 | |
| William in uniform | Kay4342 | |
| 1911 census | Kay4342 |
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