Dec 29, 1895

Born in Lincoln, England

Oct 10, 1914

Volunteered with the 14^th Regiment, Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles

Ø  Number 2030

Ø  Posted to “A” Company

Nov 11, 1914

Attested into the 21^st Battalion in Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Number 59487 (temporary number 79)

Ø  Next of kin given as Robert Hughes, 299 Division St., Kingston, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Underwear Cutter

Ø  Previous military experience given as 14^th Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles

Ø  Religion given as Church of England

Ø  Posted to “A” Company

The 21^st Battalion trained in the Kingston, Ontario area through the winter of 1914-15.

May 6, 1915

Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec

May 15, 1915

Disembarked in Devonport, England and the battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training

Sep 10, 1915

Transferred to the 4^th Canadian Infantry Brigade Headquarters

Sep 15, 1915

Disembarked in Boulogne, France and the brigade headquarters proceeded to St. Omer

Dec 29, 1915

While employed with the brigade headquarters, Private Hughes received shrapnel wounds to his right hand, face, neck and arm.  He was evacuated to the No. 5 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid before being transported to the No. 2 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) for treatment

Dec 31, 1915

Transferred via the No. 17 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the Australian Hospital in Wimereux, France

Jan 5, 1916

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship St. George

On arrival in England he was admitted to the Duchess of Connaught Canadian Red Cross Hospital, Taplow

Transferred to the 39^th Reserve Battalion for pay purposes while in hospital

Feb 13, 1916

Transferred to the Hillingdon House Convalescent Hospital in Uxbridge

Feb 15, 1916

Discharged from hospital and reported to the 39^th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling

Mar 29, 1916

Transferred to the CCAC (Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre) and attached to the 39^th Reserve Battalion at West Sandling for light duties

Aug 10, 1916

Medical Board in West Sandling recommends 4 weeks of physical training to resolve stiffness in his right arm

Aug 29, 1916

Attached to the 1^st CCD (Canadian Command Depot) for 4 weeks of Physical Training

Sep 29, 1916

Attached to the 39^th Reserve Battalion in West Sandling for full duty

Oct 4, 1916

Transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 5, 1916

Arrived at the CBD (Canadian Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre, France as part of a draft of 132 reinforcements from England and TOS (Taken On Strength) the 21^st Battalion

Oct 16, 1916

After leaving the base depot, Private Hughes rejoined the 21^st Battalion in billets in Divion, France

Nov 11, 1916

Awarded the Good Conduct Badge

Feb 27, 1917

While in the front line trench in the area between Neuville Saint Vaast and Thelus, France, Private Hughes was wounded in his left arm when his own rifle discharged.

Feb 28, 1917

Admitted to the No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance for first aid before being transported to the No. 42 Casualty Clearing Station for treatment

Mar 2, 1917

Transferred to the No. 37 Casualty Clearing Station

Mar 19, 1917

Transferred to the 2/1^st West Riding Casualty Clearing Station

Mar 20, 1917

Placed under arrest and charged with negligently inflicting his own wound

Mar 26, 1917

Tried by Field General Court Martial held in Lillers, France. 

Ø  He was charged with Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he, in the trenches on or about 27^th February, 1917, negligently wounded himself in the left arm

Ø  Found Guilty and sentenced to 48 days Field Punishment No. 1

Testimony was given that while on guard duty in the front line trench, he was using his rifle as a walking stick when it accidentally discharged and wounded him.

On review, his sentence was reduced to 14 days Field Punishment No. 1

Apr 19, 1917

Transferred to the No. 18 General Hospital in Camiers

Jul 13, 1917

Discharged from hospital care and reported to the base details

There would appear to be at least one page missing from his service file as there is no date recorded for when he rejoined the 21^st Battalion

Dec 6, 1917

Granted 14 days leave

Aug 28, 1918

During heavy fighting, the 21^st Battalion was located south-east of Arras, France, advancing on the Sensee River.  Albert Hughes received shrapnel wounds to his left hand and thigh and was evacuated first to a field ambulance then to a casualty clearing station for treatment

Aug 29, 1918

Transferred to the No. 7 Canadian General Hospital in Etaples

Aug 31, 1918

Invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Princess Elizabeth

On arrival in England he was admitted to the 2^nd Western General Hospital in Manchester

Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot) for pay purposes while in hospital

Sep 10, 1918

Transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital in Woodcote Park, Epsom

Oct 7, 1918

Discharged from hospital and granted 12 days sick leave with instructions to report to the 3^rd Canadian Command Depot in Seaford on completion of his leave

Nov 27, 1918

Posted to the Depot Company, Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot and attached to the 1^st Canadian Command Depot in Witley

Jan 24, 1919

Transferred to the Military District No. 2 in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending return to Canada

Feb 17, 1919

Embarked the SS Empress of Britain in Liverpool

Feb 25, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and proceeded to Toronto, Ontario and was posted to the Military District No. 2 Casualty Company at the Exhibition Camp

Mar 1, 1919

Granted leave until March 15, 1919

Mar 18, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Toronto, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Lance Corporal

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 89585

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 86 Lewis St., Toronto, Ontario

Following his discharge, the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 705 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ontario