Morpeth Herald 25/08/1916 carries the following:
Mr and Mrs R. Hughes of Middle Row, Dudley, have received official intimation that their son, Pte. John Hughes, N.F., has been missing since July 1st.
Morpeth Herald 30/03/1917 carries a brief obituary:
Private John Hughes, 9 Middle Row, Dudley Colliery, killed in action.