Dick Hughes 90

frank · 28-01-2009, 19:44

Wrexhams local paper reported tonight the obituary ex C S M Dick Hughes 90. Dick had been living in Corfu for many years where he had a small busines He was buried in the British Cemetary in Corfu. That smiley face will be grately missed.

**Rog Ball 01** · 28-01-2009, 19:57

As Frank says, Dick had a smiley face. He was a nice gent and condolances to his family.

Was he RSWO at one point in his career?

**Glyn Hughes 17** · 28-01-2009, 22:13

I received the news of dear Dick “90”, untimely death with much sadness and heavy heart. My thoughts are with his family and Friends at this time of sadness. Dick was much loved within the Regiment, and I have many happy memories of him, spanning over many years.
Glyn 17.

**Thom15** · 29-01-2009, 05:02

Do we have any photos of Dick in the Gallery?

**BennytheBall** · 29-01-2009, 19:50

Our thoughts go out to Dick's famliy, friends and comrades at this sad time

From all at the Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA.

"Old Soldiers never die, they just fade away to lay and rest"

**Ianto 10** · 29-01-2009, 23:42

Shrewsbury and District RWFCA send their condolences to Dick's family and friends.
Many will remember Dick as a smashing bloke, a true gent. RIP

Paul Hinge · 30-01-2009, 00:55

I was shocked to read of Dick's passing as Glyn and others have said he was a true gent and a Royal Welchman through and through.
The Aberystwyth Branch RWFCA wishes to pass on to his family and friends their sincere condolences.

Paul Hinge
Hon. Secretary
Aberystwyth Branch RWFCA

**jungle1810** · 04-02-2009, 17:02

Hello all,
All at Bridgend were sorry to hear of the death of Hughes 90. Our sympathy goes out to all his friends and family.
Query is this the same Dick Hughes who lived in Llanrwyst. If so he served as P.S.I in Wrexham in 1952 53. The Hughes I am asking about was also known as "Bodger" there is a photo on the forum with Bodger on it taken in Wrexham .We were clowning around in the photo and present were "Gash " Hughes. " Bodger" Hughes, Roy Hack, L/Cpl Dilwyn Morse, and "Don Donovan on it
Regards to all RBD Bridgend Branch.

neil(george)wilson · 04-02-2009, 20:24

A very sad loss in deed. Yes, Dick was RSWO in Honk Kong and a good one at that.

Good memories of you, sergeant major Hughes...

**Glyn Hughes 17** · 05-02-2009, 10:33

Dear Richard,
The Dick Hughes 90, recently past away is not the Bodger Hughes that you remember at the Depot Wrexham in 1953. I had the pleasure of knowing and serving with those highly gifted Royal Welchmen. Bodger Hughes was my Pl Sgt at the Depot “Brecon Barracks” the Pl was the first gathering of Welsh Brigade Recruits in Oct 1959.(Welsh Bde Depot was not up and running at this time, although preparation was in an advance stage.) Bodger rejoined the 1st Bn RWF at Carter Barracks Bulford 1962 and ended his service as a very successful Regimental Recruiter in North Wales. On leaving the Army he gained employment with the Forestry Commission. Regrettably Bodger Hughes has past away and is at rest in Llanrwyst Town Cemetery.
Regards
Glyn