Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
George Hughes
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 8031
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
- Unit/Ship:
- Place of Death: Cults, Fifeshire
- Age at Death:
- Date of Death: 22.06.1917
- Burial Country:
- Cemetery:
- Grave/Mem Ref no:
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 7 Hean's Lane, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
May Hughes, 7 Heans Lane, Dundee
- Children:
William, born 11.05.1913 & James, born 19.08.1915
More about George Hughes
There is no George Hughes 8031, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders listed on either C.W.G.C or S.D.G.W.
George died from heart failure, following is discharge from the army.
George Hughes 8031 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
SUDDEN DEATH OF DISCHARGED DUNDEE SOLDIER AT CULTS.
George Hughes a discharged soldier, belonging to Dundee, with 13 years’ service, who was wounded at Mons, died suddenly on the highway at Cults, Fife.
He had been hawking along with his brother-in-law, and had come over the hill from Kennoway. Not feeling well he sat down by the roadside, while his brother-in-law proceeded to a neighbouring farm for some tea, and on returning he found Hughes dead.
Dr Sneddon, Cupar, who examined the body, stated that death was due to heart failure.
Dundee Courier 26th June 1917
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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