Geoffrey Forrest Hughes

Australian aviator and flying ace of the First World War
Person human Q5534609
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Geoffrey Forrest Hughes

Summary

Geoffrey Forrest Hughes is a human[1]. Born in Darling Point[2], he… he was born on July 12, 1895[3]. He passed away in Lewisham[4]. He died on September 13, 1951[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and aircraft pilot[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's place of birth was Darling Point[2].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes passed away in Lewisham[4].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes was born on July 12, 1895[3].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes died on September 13, 1951[5].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's father was Thomas Hughes[9].
  • A child of Geoffrey Forrest Hughes was Robert Hughes[10].
  • A child of Geoffrey Forrest Hughes was Tom Hughes[11].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes held citizenship in Australia[12].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes worked as an aircraft pilot[7].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's education included a stint at University of Sydney[13].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes received the Military Cross[14].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes received the Air Force Cross[15].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes is recorded as male[16].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's military, police or special rank is recorded as group captain[19].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[20].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[21].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's family name is recorded as Hughes[23].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's given name is recorded as Geoffrey[24].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's relative is recorded as John Hughes[25].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's relative is recorded as James Hughes[26].
  • Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's relative is recorded as Bryan Desmond Hughes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Geoffrey Forrest Hughes was born in Darling Point[2]. He was born on July 12, 1895[3]. His father was Thomas Hughes[9].

Education

Geoffrey Forrest Hughes was educated at University of Sydney[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and aircraft pilot[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[14], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1914[30] and Air Force Cross[15], a courage award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1918[33].

Personal Life

Children include Robert Hughes[10], an art historian[34], 1938–2012[35], of Australia[36], awarded the Saint George's Cross[37], specialised in art history[38] and Tom Hughes[11], a politician[39], 1923–2024[40], of Australia[41], awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia[42].

Death and Burial

Geoffrey Forrest Hughes died on September 13, 1951[5]. He passed away in Lewisham[4]. Recorded cause of death include lung cancer[20] and pneumonia[21].

Why It Matters

Geoffrey Forrest Hughes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

FAQs

Where was Geoffrey Forrest Hughes born?

Born in Darling Point[2], Geoffrey Forrest Hughes…

Where did Geoffrey Forrest Hughes die?

Geoffrey Forrest Hughes died in Lewisham[4].

Who were Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's parents?

Geoffrey Forrest Hughes's father was Thomas Hughes[9].

What did Geoffrey Forrest Hughes do for work?

Geoffrey Forrest Hughes worked as military personnel[6] and aircraft pilot[7].

Where did Geoffrey Forrest Hughes go to school?

Geoffrey Forrest Hughes was educated at University of Sydney[13].

What awards did Geoffrey Forrest Hughes receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[14] and Air Force Cross[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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