Basic Details
Surname
Hughes
Forenames
E T
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Edwin Tom
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The Keble College website (see References) states: 'Entered College in Michaelmas Term, 1902. Classical Exhibitioner. A member of the 1st Rugby Football XV, 1902 – 1903. 2nd Class. Mods., 1904; 3rd Literae Humaniores and B.A., 1906. Eastern Cadetship, 1906. Cadet, Ceylon C.S., 1906; Assistant to Government Agent, North Province, 1908; Mullaitivu, 1910; Additional Police Magistrate and Municipal Magistrate, Colombo, 1910 and 1911; acting Police Magistrate, Kalutara, 1911; Assistant Government Agent, Mullaitivu, 1913; District Judge, Ratnapura, 1915. Commenced service in November 1917. Rifleman of the 16th Battalion, London Regiment (Queen’s Westminster Rifles), 1917. Served in France and Belgium. Killed in action, Croisilles, Hindenburg Line, 28 August 1918.'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
16th Battalion, London Regiment (Queen’s Westminster Rifles)
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Rifleman
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
16th Battalion London Regiment (Queen's Westminster Rifles)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Rifleman
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Croisilles, Hindenburg Line
Year of death
1918
Month of death
August
Day of death
28
Age at death
35
Manner of death as stated
Killed in Action
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action