Pte John Charles Hughes 6-D-14
John was born on January 30 1917 in Calgary, the son of John and Elizabeth Hughes. His brothers were Ronald en Ernest Hughes.
In 1942 he was called up under the NRMA terms and served 26 months in the RCA at various locations. On June 26 1944 at Prince Rupert BC he volunteered for active duty and on 16 September 16 1944 he proceeded to 1st Training Brigade at Debert NS.
He arrived on January 10 1945 in the UK and he was sent on 17 February 17 1945 to NW Europe. He joined 1 C SCOT R in ‘A’ Coy on February 25 1945, and saw action in the Rhineland and Emmerich in Germany and later Deventer.
John was killed in action on Monday April 23 age 28, the last day of the fighting of the liberation of Wagenborgen. He was temporarily buried in Siddeburen before being reburied on February 15 1946 in Holten.
On his headstone: IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR SON EVER REMEMBERED BY MOM, DAD, ERNEST AND ROLAND
His medals were: 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is mentioned at the monument in Wagenborgen.
