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Hughes Charles Evans Collection

"Hughes, Charles Evans: A Life of Service and Sacrifice" Charles Hughes was an American soldier who served with distinction during World War I

Background imageHughes Charles Evans Collection: Bedroom, Hughes House, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

Bedroom, Hughes House, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Bedroom, Hughes House, between c1915 and c1920.

Background imageHughes Charles Evans Collection: C.E. Hughes, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

C.E. Hughes, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
C.E. Hughes, between c1915 and c1920. Shows lawyer and Republican politician Charles Evans Hughes Sr. (1862-1948).

Background imageHughes Charles Evans Collection: Mrs. C.E. Hughes, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

Mrs. C.E. Hughes, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. C.E. Hughes, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Antoinette Carter Hughes (1864-1945), wife of the governor of New York and Supreme Court associate justice Charles Evans Hughes, Sr. (1862-1948).

Background imageHughes Charles Evans Collection: La bataille presidentielle aux etats-unis; une scene typique de la campagne electorale... 1916

La bataille presidentielle aux etats-unis; une scene typique de la campagne electorale... 1916
La bataille presidentielle aux etats-unis; une scene typique de la campagne electorale : a Mills-City, dans le Dakota, les cowboys, ayant fait a cheval des centaines de milles

Background imageHughes Charles Evans Collection: La bataille presidentielle aux etats-unis; M. Hughes discourant du haut d'une estrade... 1916

La bataille presidentielle aux etats-unis; M. Hughes discourant du haut d'une estrade... 1916
La bataille presidentielle aux etats-unis; M. Hughes discourant du haut d'une estrade dressee en pleine rue, a Parkersburg, dans l'Etat d'Ohio, en majorite favorable a M. Wilson. 1916

Background imageHughes Charles Evans Collection: Hughes, Charles, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hughes, Charles, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hughes, Charles, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916

Background imageHughes Charles Evans Collection: Hughes, Charles, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hughes, Charles, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hughes, Charles, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916

Background imageHughes Charles Evans Collection: Hughes, Charles, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hughes, Charles, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hughes, Charles, Mr. portrait photograph, 1916

Background imageHughes Charles Evans Collection: Hughes, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hughes, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hughes, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Background imageHughes Charles Evans Collection: Hughes, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hughes, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hughes, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Background imageHughes Charles Evans Collection: Hughes, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 June 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Hughes, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 June 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hughes, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 June 16

Background imageHughes Charles Evans Collection: Charles Evans Hughes, 1921. Creator: Philip A de Laszlo

Charles Evans Hughes, 1921. Creator: Philip A de Laszlo
Charles Evans Hughes, 1921



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"Hughes, Charles Evans: A Life of Service and Sacrifice" Charles Hughes was an American soldier who served with distinction during World War I. Born in Ohio in 1893, Hughes enlisted at the age of 19 and quickly rose through the ranks due to his bravery and leadership skills. He fought on multiple fronts, including France and Belgium, where he earned a reputation for being fearless under fire. Hughes' most notable achievement came when he single-handedly captured an enemy machine gun nest in September 1918. This daring feat not only saved countless lives but also inspired his fellow soldiers to continue fighting against overwhelming odds. Despite the horrors of war, Hughes remained committed to serving others and continued to serve after the armistice was declared. He went on to become a respected community leader and advocate for veterans' rights until his passing in 1971. This remarkable individual's legacy serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have served their country with honor and distinction.