Andrew Teskey Hughton #2768753
Personal Information Andrew Teskey Hughton was born in Franktown, ON to Mr. John Hughton and Mrs. Margaret (Kerfoot) Hughton on June 12, 1897. He was the third of four children including German, Basie, and Stanley. Privates Richard Pierce and James Perry were his neighbours and friends. He had brown hair, blue eyes, weighed 143 pounds, and was 5’9. He was part of the Church of England and was single. Before he enlisted in the army, he was a farmer and student.
Military Movements Andrew Hughton joined the Canadian Infantry; but before joining the CEF, he spent 89 days in training with the RAF in Toronto until August 29, 1918. For some reason, he left and joined the 259th battalion on Aug 29, 1918 in Barriefield, ON, and had regimental number 2768753 at the age of 21. On Oct. 29, 1918, he died at the age of 21 on his way to Siberia. In 1917, Russia had withdrawn from the war. Britain and Canada then sent troops to Russia to guard important Russian resources from the Germans. The CEF prevented resources from being taken by Turkish attacks and given to the Germans.
Final Days Andrew Hughton never left Canada. The battalion was traveling by troop train to join the Siberian Expedition Force. He was taken off in Edmonton and put in an isolation hospital on Oct. 20. On Oct. 29, he was transferred to the Strathcona military hospital in Edmonton due to the severity of his illness. He was a victim of the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918, which killed more people than WWI did.
Medical Records On Sept 6, 1918, Andrew received 12 crowns and 4 gold fillings. Andrew Hughton was admitted into the hospital on Oct. 19, 1918. It was severe from the beginning. He had the flu initially and then developed severe headaches, high fevers, and had trouble breathing. On the third day, he developed pneumonia in both lungs. He had a rapid pulse and on Oct. 29, 1918, his heart failed and he died.
Lest We Forget Andrew Hughton is buried in Franktown Public Cemetery in Canada. His reference in the Book of Remembrance is on page 433. His memorial cross was sent to his mother.
By Emily Beierl
Personal Information Andrew Teskey Hughton was born in Franktown, ON to Mr. John Hughton and Mrs. Margaret (Kerfoot) Hughton on June 12, 1897. He was the third of four children including German, Basie, and Stanley. Privates Richard Pierce and James Perry were his neighbours and friends. He had brown hair, blue eyes, weighed 143 pounds, and was 5’9. He was part of the Church of England and was single. Before he enlisted in the army, he was a farmer and student.
Military Movements Andrew Hughton joined the Canadian Infantry; but before joining the CEF, he spent 89 days in training with the RAF in Toronto until August 29, 1918. For some reason, he left and joined the 259th battalion on Aug 29, 1918 in Barriefield, ON, and had regimental number 2768753 at the age of 21. On Oct. 29, 1918, he died at the age of 21 on his way to Siberia. In 1917, Russia had withdrawn from the war. Britain and Canada then sent troops to Russia to guard important Russian resources from the Germans. The CEF prevented resources from being taken by Turkish attacks and given to the Germans.
Final Days Andrew Hughton never left Canada. The battalion was traveling by troop train to join the Siberian Expedition Force. He was taken off in Edmonton and put in an isolation hospital on Oct. 20. On Oct. 29, he was transferred to the Strathcona military hospital in Edmonton due to the severity of his illness. He was a victim of the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918, which killed more people than WWI did.
Medical Records On Sept 6, 1918, Andrew received 12 crowns and 4 gold fillings. Andrew Hughton was admitted into the hospital on Oct. 19, 1918. It was severe from the beginning. He had the flu initially and then developed severe headaches, high fevers, and had trouble breathing. On the third day, he developed pneumonia in both lungs. He had a rapid pulse and on Oct. 29, 1918, his heart failed and he died.
Lest We Forget Andrew Hughton is buried in Franktown Public Cemetery in Canada. His reference in the Book of Remembrance is on page 433. His memorial cross was sent to his mother.
By Emily Beierl