Hughes, Joseph (Joe) –

Son of John Hughes, of 70, Leicester Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly Private 3516 / 241446, 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Wounded in the leg by a bursting shell 09/08/1916. Transferred to the Royal Flying Corps 26/02/1917, and into the Royal Air Force 01/04/1918.

Personal details

  • Surname: Hughes
  • Forename: Joseph (Joe)
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Air Mechanic Second Class
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: 401678
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: December 28th, 1914 - 1914-12-28
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 18/08/1916 25/08/1916 01/09/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 5d 6a 6d

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