Francis Hughes

Francis Hughes

war crimes investigator Ireland

Francis Hughes was a war crimes investigator who documented atrocities committed during World War II, including those involving Australian nurses. His findings, which detailed the brutal treatment of the nurses, remained largely hidden for decades until they were rediscovered and brought to light by contemporary historians.

Born on Jun 28, 1956 (69 years old)

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Ireland Ireland: Francis Hughes owed his name to the Old French Hue or Hughe. 5

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Sinn Féin may reject commemorating the Normans, but there are some suspiciously Saxon names in its ranks – The Irish Times

Australia Australia: Francis Hughes was a war crimes investigator who documented atrocities related to the nurses' experiences. 7

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The Sydney Morning Herald: Lynette Ramsay Silver uncovers the truth about Australian nurses’ rape by Japanese forces