Background
Hughes, a flanker, was born in Sydney, New South Wales and claimed a total of 2 international rugby caps for Australia.
Hughes, a flanker, was born in Sydney, New South Wales and claimed a total of 2 international rugby caps for Australia.
Placed into action during World War I as a second Lieutenant with the 8th Battalion, 48th Brigade of the 16th (Irish) Division, Hughes was killed on 6 August 1918, and is buried at the British Cemetery in Borre, Nord, France (Grave II G 2).