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
United Kingdom

World War I Address

39 North Street
Luton
United Kingdom

Place of Death

Belgium

Grave Location

Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm)
Belgium

War Memorial Location

Soldier or Civilian

  • Soldier

Source

The Luton News , 31st May 1917
Pte Albert Hughes

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.

Individual Location

Pte Albert Hughes

Author: Deejaya

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