Hywell Jones
1915-1944
1915-1944
William Hywell Anthony Jones was born at Llanelli, Wales, and was the older brother of Mervyn Jones.
William Hywell Anthony Jones was born at Llanelli, Wales, and was the older brother of Mervyn Jones.
He started his career as an amateur.
He started his career as an amateur.
He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
William was killed in action on November 14, 1944, aged 29.
William was killed in action on November 14, 1944, aged 29.
He left £1,213 to Jack & Ivor Anthony.
He left £1,213 to Jack & Ivor Anthony.
Big winners:
Big winners:
1935: National Hunt Chase - Rod & Gun
1935: National Hunt Chase - Rod & Gun
1936: Broadway Novices' Chase - Prominent Lad
1936: Broadway Novices' Chase - Prominent Lad
1939: Stanley Chase - Prominent Lad
1939: Stanley Chase - Prominent Lad