Hugh was born and raised in Dolgellau, Merionethshire.  His father, John Humphreys, of whom little is known, is remembered as being blind. 
Hugh was a Gunner in The Royal Garrison Artillery and at the time of his death was stationed in the Persian Gulf. He had left Dolgellau some years before the outbreak of war and had lived in Portsmouth. There he had married Lizzie and they had five children. 
Hugh's elder brother, John Humphreys of the 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers was killed in action on 16 May 1915 at Festubert. 
Hugh is buried in Baghdad North Gate War Cemetery in Iraq. He is commemorated alongside his brother John, on the War Memorial in Dolgellau.
We will remember him. 

Emrys Tippett