Private Albert Hughes
Rank or Title
Date of Birth
1876
Date of Death
7 May 1917
Employer
George Powdrill
Service Number
42733
Place of Birth
Kensworth
World War I Address
39 North Street
Luton
Place of Death
Belgium
Grave Location
Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm)
War Memorial Location
Soldier or Civilian
- Soldier
Source
The Luton News , 31st May 1917

Pte Albert Hughes, 42733, 10th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, was killed in action in Flanders on May 7th, 1917. He was an old Territorial who had served for over 10 years in India with the Bedfordshire Regiment before being called up at the outbreak of war for service with the Worcesters.
Second Lieut Macleod, writing to his family at 39 North Street, Luton, said that Pte Hughes had been buried behind the lines. His death had been practically instantaneous, thus causing no pain.
Albert, born in Kensworth, was aged 40 and had been with the colours in France for 11 months. Prior to enlisting he was employed by builder and contractor George Powdrill in Luton.
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Author: Deejaya
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