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Thomas Hughes (VC)
Thomas Hughes | |
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| Born | 10 November 1885 Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Died | 4 January 1942 (aged 56) Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Buried | Broomfield, County Monaghan |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Connaught Rangers |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Thomas Hughes VC (10 November 1885 – 4 January 1942) was a British Army soldier, and Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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