Born: October 30, 1920
Killed in Action: July 9, 1944 while serving on Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.

U.S. Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal
4th Marine Division

Before entering the service, Cpl. Hughes worked with his father in the contracting business.

At the time of his death, Cpl. Hughes was survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Clarence G. Hughes and sister Louise Hughes.

Interment: Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, Virginia