Sgt Paul A. Hughes, 18159901 (CFC) (Oklahoma) KIA,
central fire control gun commander
Sgt Paul A. Hughes, ASN: 18159901 (Central Fire Control Gun Commander) (Oklahoma) 2 March 1921 to 10 February 1945
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Paul A Hughes
Birth Year: 1921
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Dewey Ward 1, Washington, Oklahoma
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Stillwater, Payne, Oklahoma
Street address: Washington
Ward of City: 2
House Number in Cities or Towns: 221
Dwelling Number: 4
Family Number: 5
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's Birthplace: New Jersey
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Earle Champion Hughes 51
Louise Bush Hughes 51
Earln M Hughes 22
Edwin C Hughes 21
M Jane Hughes 17
Louise Hughes 14
Paul A Hughes 9
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Paul A Hughes
Birth Year: 1921
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Dewey Ward 1, Washington, Oklahoma
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Stillwater, Payne, Oklahoma
Street address: Washington
Ward of City: 2
House Number in Cities or Towns: 221
Dwelling Number: 4
Family Number: 5
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey
Mother's Birthplace: New Jersey
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Earle Champion Hughes 51
Louise Bush Hughes 51
Earln M Hughes 22
Edwin C Hughes 21
M Jane Hughes 17
Louise Hughes 14
Paul A Hughes 9
Paul Hughes and Merle Jackson, member of flight crew #83-03 (CFC, B-29 "Dangerous Lady", 42-24823) were best friends. The 3 letters below were written by Paul's father to Merle and Merle's Mother following Paul's death. Merle was in the air, already having taken off, and witnessed "Jook" Girl crash. They were sent to me by Merle's son, Steve.