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We remember Hugh Alex Hughes
We remember Hugh Alex Hughes
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
Canada
Source:6000511
Source:7053743
5th July 1889
1903
education
Blundells School
Tiverton, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9237469
January 1903 - June 1906
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
130290
Source:6000511
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lance Corporal
130290
Canadian Infantry
Source:7053743
1917
death
Killed in Action
His death was due to a hit from a shell into the trench where he was positioned
Source:7053743
Source:9237469
1st May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7053743
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hugh Alex |
| Initials | HA |
| Last Name | Hughes |
| Source | 6000511 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 130290 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 130290 | Canadian Infantry | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa | mother | ||
| Reverend Albert Hughes | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Blundell's School Memorial and Roll of HonourMore about Blundell's School Memorial and Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Blundells School Roll of Honour | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| H. A. Hughes | john14663 |
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