'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in St Julien Area on 18th and 19th October 1917. This NCO had charge of a section constructing road between Spree Farm and Gravenstafel. Time and again his section were subject to very heavy shell fire and Hughes on two occasions was completely buried in mud but extricated himself and carried on. His control of the section was excellent and his example inspired confidence in the men.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 January 1918

Regimental number	20752
Occupation	Carpenter
Next of kin	Father, Peckham Hughes, Fiji
Rank on embarkation	Lance Corporal
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Maori Contingent, 8th Reinforcements
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 65 Pakeha on 23 September 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in St Julien Area on 18th and 19th October 1917. This NCO had charge of a section constructing road between Spree Farm and Gravenstafel. Time and again his section were subject to very heavy shell fire and Hughes on two occasions was completely buried in mud but extricated himself and carried on. His control of the section was excellent and his example inspired confidence in the men.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 28 January 1918
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 40