| Surname: | Hughes |
| Initials: | S R |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/8894 |
| Notes: | MFP. Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 28/2/1916 to 4/1/1918. Formerly Gnr. A/108 Battery, Royal Field Artillery, No. 122236. 7/12/1918 Discharged. Info from Pension Index Card:- Hughes, Sidney, Robert, Great Cliffs End Farm, Nr Ramsgate, MFP, P/8894, L/Cpl, 2/5/32. Also:- X5. District XD.19056, GRANT BY MILITARY SERVICE (CIVIL LIABILITIES) DEPARTMENT. Grant of £50 date of payment 20/10/19, purpose of grant To start pig breeding. Also:- Hughes, Sydney Robert, MFP, P/8894, RFA, 122236, Army Reserve. 7/12/18 to discharge, 11/M/11733, Great Cliff End Farm, Nr Ramsgate. Stamp: Ad 11/1/19 at 13/9 from 8/12/18 to 9/12/19, Chelsea no. VV50.1871, received 13/1/19. Sydney Robert Hughes. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/97 Jan. 7, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No.B71449. Enlisted 3/1/1916, discharged 7/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvi)_Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 22years 11months. Served abroad. |