Basic Details Surname Hughes Forenames W S Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Wilfred Sydney War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Extra information sourced from information provided by Eileen Corbitt, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of The Old Hornseyans’ Association and CWGC. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Racoon Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Telegraphist Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death January Day of death 9 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial