Kenyon Jones

Kenyon William James "Ken" Jones (5 September 1911 – 16 December 1998) was a Welsh rugby union international player.

Personal history Jones was born in Llanishen, Wales. 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 management 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. 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.