Basic Details Surname Hughes Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Irish Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Bn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Irish Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Cemetery Thiepval Mem Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Unknown