Kenyon Jones
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Kenyon William James "Ken" Jones (5 September 1911 – 16 December 1998) was a Welsh
rugby union
international player.
, Wales. He was educated at Monmouth School
before matriculating to Jesus College, Oxford
. A keen sportsman, as well as his rugby career he was also selected to represent Wales as a high jumper but was unable to compete. In his post-graduate years he was a managment trainee.
He was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the Welch Regiment
in 1930, becoming a lieutenant in 1939 (with seniority from 1937). During the Second World War he served in Military Intelligence in Egypt where he was awarded the American Bronze Star
for his work in General Eisenhower's headquarters.
On returning to civilian life Jones entered the business world and became the managing direcor of Unilever
and later managing director of Ronson Products.
, winning his "Blue" for rugby in 1931 and 1932. On leaving education, he settled in England, and played for Welsh exile club London Welsh as well as playing county rugby for Yorkshire. He played for the Wales national rugby union team
on one occasion, as no. 8 against England
on 20 January 1934. During the Second World War he played in Germany representing a Berlin team and a Germany XV. His final game of rugby was after the war when he appeared for an international XV in Cardiff
.
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
international player.
Personal history
Jones was born in LlanishenLlanishen
Llanishen is a district in the north of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. Llanishen is well-known as the home of the 'Tax Offices', the tallest buildings in north Cardiff and a landmark for miles around...
, Wales. He was educated at Monmouth School
Monmouth School
Monmouth School is an HMC boys' boarding and day school in Monmouth, Monmouthshire in south east Wales. It was founded in 1614 by William Jones. It is run as a trust, the William Jones's Schools Foundation, by the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, one of the Livery Companies...
before matriculating to Jesus College, Oxford
Jesus College, Oxford
Jesus College is one of the colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It is in the centre of the city, on a site between Turl Street, Ship Street, Cornmarket Street and Market Street...
. A keen sportsman, as well as his rugby career he was also selected to represent Wales as a high jumper but was unable to compete. In his post-graduate years he was a managment trainee.
He was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the Welch Regiment
Welch Regiment
The Welch Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army from 1881 to 1969.-History:It was formed as the Welsh Regiment during the Childers Reforms of 1881, by the amalgamation of the 41st Regiment of Foot and the 69th Regiment of Foot...
in 1930, becoming a lieutenant in 1939 (with seniority from 1937). During the Second World War he served in Military Intelligence in Egypt where he was awarded the American Bronze Star
Bronze Star Medal
The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. As a medal it is awarded for merit, and with the "V" for valor device it is awarded for heroism. It is the fourth-highest combat award of the...
for his work in General Eisenhower's headquarters.
On returning to civilian life Jones entered the business world and became the managing direcor of Unilever
Unilever
Unilever is a British-Dutch multinational corporation that owns many of the world's consumer product brands in foods, beverages, cleaning agents and personal care products....
and later managing director of Ronson Products.
Rugby career
Jones played rugby as a youth, representing Monmouth School. He continued playing at university and was selected for Oxford University RFCOxford University RFC
The Oxford University Rugby Football Club is the rugby union club of the University of Oxford. The club contests The Varsity Match every year against Cambridge University at Twickenham.-History:...
, winning his "Blue" for rugby in 1931 and 1932. On leaving education, he settled in England, and played for Welsh exile club London Welsh as well as playing county rugby for Yorkshire. He played for the Wales national rugby union team
Wales national rugby union team
The Wales national rugby union team represent Wales in international rugby union tournaments. They compete annually in the Six Nations Championship with England, France, Ireland, Italy and Scotland. Wales have won the Six Nations and its predecessors 24 times outright, second only to England with...
on one occasion, as no. 8 against England
England national rugby union team
The England national rugby union team represents England in rugby union. They compete in the annual Six Nations Championship with France, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, and Wales. They have won this championship on 26 occasions, 12 times winning the Grand Slam, making them the most successful team in...
on 20 January 1934. During the Second World War he played in Germany representing a Berlin team and a Germany XV. His final game of rugby was after the war when he appeared for an international XV in Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
.