Rex Lewis HUGHES [227]

  General Notes:

1908 SA Births HUGHES Rex Lewis Percy Septimus HUGHES Amy Ann LEWIS Norwood 801/361

Roll of Honour - Rex Lewis Hughes
Service number: SX11887
Rank: Private
Unit: 2/27th Battalion (Infantry)
Service: Australian Army
Conflict: 1939-1945
Date of death: 8 December 1942
Place of death: Papua
Cause of death: Killed in action
Source: AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force)
Panel 54 in Commemorative Area

The Advertiser Friday 1 Jan 1943
DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE
HUGHES. -On Dec. 8, 1942, at New Guinea, Rex, loving son-ln-law of Mr and Mrs. H. M. Wood. Always remembered.
HUGHES. -On Dec. 8, 1942, New Guinea, Pte. Rex Lewis, beloved husband of Hilda (nee Wood), darling daddy of Marion, aged 34 years. Someday we'll understand.
HUGHES. -On Dec. 8, 1942. at New Guinea, Rex. brother-in-law and pal of Alwyne and Bert Wood.
HUGHES. -On Dec. 8. 1942, New Guinea, Rex, dear brother-in-law of Isabel and Alb North, loved uncle of Doreen, Elaine, and Ray. Forever we'll remember.
HUGHES. -On Dec. 8, 1942, New Guinea. Rex, dearly loved uncle of Audrey and Alan, brother-in-law of Emlin - Loved by all.
HUGHES, Rex Lewis. -Loved third son of Mr. Mrs P. S. Hughes, 37 Rosetta St., Collinswood, killed in action Dec. 8, 1942, loved brother of Marjorie, Norm, Laurie, Colin, Ella and Ron. His duty nobly done.

The Advertiser Wednesday 8 Dec 1943
HEROES OF THE EMPIRE
HUGHES, Rex Lewis. -In proud and loving memory of my darling daddy, killed in action, Gona, Dec 8, 1942. A token, true and tender, to show, dear daddy. I will remember.-Sadly missed by little daughter Marion
HUGHES. -In memory of our brother-in-law and Uncle Rex, killed in action. Gona, Dec. 8, 1942. What would we give to clasp his hand, his dear face to see? -inserted by Isabel, Alb North, family.
HUGHES.-In memory or my dear son-ln-law Rex, killed in action. Gona, Dec. 8, 1942. His immortal spirit lives forever in our midst -Sadly missed by "Nan".
HUGHES. Rex -ln loving memory of our brother, killed in New Guinea. From his brother and sister, Laurie and Gladys.
HUGHES, Rex Lewis - In loving memory of my dear husband, killed in action, Gona, Dec 8, 1942. One sad year of thinking of a loved one I have lost - Always remembered by his loving wife Hilda.
HUGHES. Pvt. Rex - Killed N.G. In fond memories of a decent friend. Billie and Tom Earl.
HUGHES - In loving memory of Rex Lewis, third son of Mr. And Mrs. P.S. Hughes, killed in action Dec. 8, 1942. Ever remembered by his sorrowing family.
HUGHES Rex L. A.I.F. In loving memory of our dear brother Rex, who paid the supreme sacrifice Dec 8, 1942 - Ella and Ken.
HUGHES Rex L. A.I.F. In loving memory of our dear brother killed in action Dec, 8 1942. Loved by all-Norm and Vera.

The Advertiser Saturday 9 Jan 1943
DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE
HUGHES, Rex Lewis.- Killed in action, New Guinea, Dec. 8, 1942. A tribute to the best pal I ever had. -Inserted by E. C. King. 2nd A.I.F., ret.

The Advertiser Friday 8 Dec 1944
HEROES OF THE EMPIRE
HUGHES. Rex Lewis.-ln fondest memory of my dear husband, killed in action, Gona, Dec. 8, 1942.-Always remembered by his loving wife, Hilda.
HUGHES.-In loving memory of our dear son, Rex Lewis, killed in action, N.G. Dec. 8, 1942. Not today, but every day in silence we remember-lnserted by his loving father and mother.
HUGHES. Rex Lewis.-ln loving memory of my darling daddy, killed in action. Gona. Dec. 8, 1942.-Sadly missed by little daughter, Marion.
HUGHES.-In loving memory of our dear brother, Rex. killed in action. Dec. 8, 1942., N.G. Always in our thoughts. Ken and Ella. HUGHES, Rex Lewis.-ln loving memory of our brother, killed in action, Dec. 8, 1942. A thought for today, a memory forever.-Vera and Norm.
HUGHES, Pte. Rex. -Proud and loving memory of our brother, killed in action. N.G, Dec 8. 1942.-Ever remembered by Colin (A.I.F.), Gladys and Laurie.
HUGHES.-Memories of our dear Brother-in-law and Uncle Rex, killed, Gona, N.G.. Dec. 8. 1942. Too dearly loved to be forgotten.-Sadly missed by Isabel and Alb North, family.
HUGHES.-To the memory of my son in-law, Rex, loved husband of Hilda dear daddy Marion, who gave his life, Gona, N.G.. Dec. 8, 1942. In memory he is always by our side, whispering death does not divide.-So sadly missed, Nan.
HUGHES.-A tribute to the memory of our brother-in-law, who made the supreme sacrifice at Gona. Dec. 8, 1942.- Inserted by Alwin and Bert.
HUGHES, Rex Lewis.-ln loving mem ory of our dear brother-in-law and uncle, killed In action. Gona. Dec. 8 1942. -Ever remembered by Emlin, Audrey, Alan.

SPARKES - HUGHES - DUFFIELD- In fond memory of Eddie, Rex and Dick, 2/27th Batt., paid supreme sacrifice at Gona. We will always remember that sad day, how sudden it came to us all, but some day, dear pals, we will meet again. Sadly missed-Cpl. C. Sims (A.I.F.), R. Mader (ex-A.I.F.).

The Mail Saturday 7 Dec 1946
IN MEMORIAM
HUGHES. Rex Lewis.- In loving memory of our dear brother, killed in action New Guinea on December 8, 1942. Not just today but every day in silence we remember.- Inserted by Laurie, Gladys, and family.
HUGHES, Rex Lewis. - In loving memory of my dear brother, killed in action December 8, 1942. Always so true, unselfish and kind, few in this world his equal to find. A brother to me and a friend to all.- Inserted by Colin.

The Advertiser Wednesday 8 Dec 1954
HEROES OF THE EMPIRE
HUGHES. Rex Lewis. - Treasured memories of our beloved husband and dad. K.I.A. Gona, December 8, 1942. Remembered always. - Hilda, Marion.

  Research Notes:

Alternative birth date 20 April 1908

  Other Records

• Photograph: Rex & Marj Hughes, 1920s.

• Photograph: Rex Hughes, 1930s.

• WWII: 2nd 27th Infantry Battalion, 1942, New Guinea.

• WWII: CWGC, 1942, Bomana War Cemetery, New Guinea.

• Visit: National SA War Memorial, 2010, Adelaide, South Australia.

• Visit: Australian War Memorial, 2014, Canberra, Australia.

• Visit: Panel 54 Aust War Memorial, 2014, Canberra, Australia.

Rex married Hilda Marion Jacintha WOOD [140] [MRIN: 53], daughter of Herbert Moore WOOD [3435] and Eleanor Jacintha ADAIR [3436], on 22 Feb 1933 in Maughan Church Vestry, Adelaide, South Australia. (Hilda Marion Jacintha WOOD [140] was born on 12 Dec 1911 in Bowden, Adelaide, South Australia, died on 3 Aug 1990 in Largs Bay, Adelaide, South Australia and was cremated on 6 Aug 1990 in Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

1933 SA Marriages 337/220 HUGHES Rex Lewis, WOOD Hilda Marion Jacintha, Adelaide