State Funeral to honour the life of Mr Angas Hughes

A State Funeral will take place at 2:00pm on Friday 14 August 2026, to honour former WWII Bomber Command veteran and prisoner of war, Mr Angas Hughes.

The Drill Hall doors will open at 1:00pm and we kindly request that all guests be seated by 1:45pm.

Complimentary parking will be available within the Torrens Parade Ground, enter via Victoria Drive.

Immediately following the service, you are invited to attend a public reception in the Drill Hall at the Torrens Parade Ground.

Condolence books will be available on the day for attendees to leave messages for the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family has kindly requested consideration for people and organisations wishing to honour
Mr Hughes to kindly donate to Legacy. Donation envelopes will also be available at the funeral.

For those unable to attend, the State Funeral will be live streamed and available to view on the Department of the Premier and Cabinet website from 2:00pm (ACST) on Friday 14 August 2026.

For further information regarding Mr Hughes' achievements please visit Department of the Premier and Cabinet website.