James HUGHES

Regimental number11/889
Place of birthKapuni, Taranaki
AddressOkoira, Wanganui
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, D Hughes, Kapuni, Taranaki
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Waitomo on 17 April 1915
Final rankTrooper
Final unitWellington Mounted Rifles Regiment
FateDied of wounds 17 October 1915
Age at death from cemetery records31
Place of burialPaignton Cemetery (Grave No 111), Devon, England
Miscellaneous information from
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Parents: Margaret Hughes, Hawera, and the late Daniel Hughes
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Fourth

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