Basic Details
Surname
Hughes
Forenames
C
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Charles
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Originally from Stockport, he worked for a carpet-makers in Sowerby Bridge before enlisting in March 1915. He served as a sniper, died in a casualty clearing station and is also commemorated on IWM 2860.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Not stated on the memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Not stated on the memorial
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Not stated on the memorial
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The King's Royal Rifle Corps
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Rifleman
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Somme
Year of death
1916
Month of death
September
Day of death
10
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on memorial
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds