John Hughes, Royal Army Service Corps

Enlisted at Holyhead. Died at the 21st Casualty Clearing Station, which was located at Auxi-Le-Chateau from the end of March to 12 May 1918. Private Hughes was killed during the Battles of the Lys otherwise known as the Fourth Battle of Ypres (9-29 April 1918).

Born at Cemaes Bay, Anglesey, the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes, of 6 Field Street, Holyhead. In 1901 he lived with his parents Richard and Elizabeth Hughes, elder sister and younger brother at Gongol R'edyn, Cemaes Bay (Llanbadrig), Anglesey. In 1911 he lived with his mother, older sister, younger brother and a male cousin at Ty Uchaf, Bodeistedd, Llanfechell, Anglesey. He was employed as a Bricklayer. Also resided at Holyhead.

Awarded the Victory Medal and British War Medal.

Buried in the Auxi-Le-Chateau Churchyard, France (one of five graves).Image from www.cwgc.org