Griffith Jones

Griffith Jones
Griffith Jones
Griffith Jones and a girl
Griffith Jones and a girl
Griffith Jones with Margaret Hughes, two girls and Auntie Lil
Griffith Jones with Margaret Hughes, two girls and Auntie Lil
Griffith Jones in 1910
Griffith Jones in 1910
Margaret Hughes and Griffith Jones
Margaret Hughes and Griffith Jones
Griffith Jones' pension details
Griffith Jones' pension details
Ivor Jones, Jennie Jones, Myfanwy Jones, ?, Jane Jones (holding a baby), Margaret Jones, Griffith Jones
Ivor Jones, Jennie Jones, Myfanwy Jones, ?, Jane Jones (holding a baby), Margaret Jones, Griffith Jones

1888

Born on 26 June 1888 in Llwynpenddu, Llanllechid, Carnarvon, Wales. His parents are:

  • Henry Jones (Quarry Labourer)
  • Ann Jones (Nee Griffith)

1891

Lived in Llwynpenddu cottage (family lived there from 1850s to 1947)

1909

Married Margaret Hughes on 23 April 1909 in The Parish Church, Llanllechid. He was a Quarryman at the time. He was living at Llwynpenddu.

1910

Griffith Jones in 1910

Had Annie Jones.

1911

Lived at 3 Glanrafon Bontychaf (Bontuchaf?) Bethesda. Was a 'labourer in a slate quarry'

1914

Enlisted (presumably with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers) on 11 November 1914 at Wrexham. Royal Welsh Fusiliers - Service number - 17302 Royal Labour Corps - Service number - 191859

1915

He officially entered the war on 2 December 1915 (with the RWF?).

1916

Saw action at Mametz Wood between 7 July and 12 July 1916. At some point he was shot in the shoulder.

1917

Officially discharged on 20 September 1917. The description of him on his discharge form:

  • Age: 29 years 3 months (June 1888)
  • Height: 5' 5 ½"
  • Complexion: Fresh
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Hair: Dark
  • Marks or scars: Gunshot wound right shoulder

Another form, from 20 September 1917 had this info:

  • Has an excellent character.
  • Wounded in action, right shoulder

This form had some interesting letters at the top which I don't understand:

I think it says:

  • SE No 3
  • Bethesda 2611 (or maybe 26/1)

The number might refer to a casualty clearing station? As he was shot in action this may be possible.

http://www.1914-1918.net/soldiers/hospitaladmissions.html

From the list above any mention may be in MH106/419?

World War 1

  • Discharged and treated at Bangor hospital?
  • 7th Infantry Division
  • 22nd Brigade
  • 1st Battalion, the Royal Welch Fusiliers
  • 38th (Welsh) Infantry Division 113th Brigade
  • 13th (Service) Battalion (1st North Wales), Royal Welsh Fusiliers
  • 14th (Service) Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers
  • 15th (Service) Battalion (1st London Welsh), Royal Welsh Fusiliers
  • 16th (Service) Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers
  • 115th Brigade
  • 17th (Service) Battalion (2nd North Wales), Royal Welsh Fusiliers (from 113 + Bde July 1915)
  • 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers (from 19 Bde 33rd Division February 1918)

What was his service number? We don't know. Could we find any here: Army Service Numbers 1881-1918

1939

Living at 2 Gwynant OR Fron Bant , Bethesda, Caernarvonshire, Wales Machiner - Slate Quarry

1944

Lived in Gerlan, Caernarvonshire, Wales

1961

Griffith Jones' pension details

Died on 17 January 1961 in Llanllechid.

Was living at this address when he died:

32 Cil Trefnys
Gerlan
Bethesda

Family

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Spouse and children