John Gethin HUGHES

Regimental number15/2
AddressWellington
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs Marion Hughes, c/o W Martin, Huangarua, Martinborough
Rank on embarkationLieutenant-Colonel
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Headquarters
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 16 October 1914
Medals

Mention in Despatches

'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 January 1916

Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

'Gallipoli 7.6.15 & 26.6.15. Has been in command of the Battalion since 7th June 1915 and has done much good work as its commanding officer.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 January 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Headquarters/Main Body