Private William Arthur Hughes was born in North Wales, U.K., on July 27, 1894 to parents J.H. and M.J. Hughes
Hughes enlisted in Vancouver, British Columbia, on September 10, 1915, with the 72nd Battalion, the Seaforth Highlanders. He sailed to England aboard the Empress of Britain in April of 1916. In England Hughes was transferred to the 16th Battalion and sent to France in June of that year. Hughes was killed on September 2, 1918.
Content notes:
The collection consists of one partial letter written by Hughes in 1916.
External links:
Pte. William Hughes’ service record (Serv/Reg# 129126) can be viewed/downloaded in pdf format through Library and Archives Canada.
Burial information is available at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
A memorial page honouring Hughes can be visited online at the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.