Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

An outstanding Great War M.C. and Bar awarded to Lieutenant J. R. Hughes-Jones, 6th Bn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, attached Hawke Battalion, 63rd Royal Naval Division

Military Cross, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, the reverse of the cross inscribed ‘Lt J. R. Hughes-Jones. 6th R.W.F.’; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. J. R. Hughes-Jones.) extremely fine (3) £1800-2200

M.C. London Gazette 11 January 1919:

‘2nd Lt. John Rees Hughes-Jones, 6th Bn. (formerly 19th Bn.) R.W. Fus., T.F., attd Hawke Bn., R.N.V.R. On two separate occasions he rushed two machine-gun positions, being well ahead of his men, whom he led with conspicuous gallantry. On another occasion he carried out a daylight reconnaissance 2,000 yards into the enemy’s position, bringing back information of the utmost value. His complete disregard of danger inspired all ranks with confidence.’

Bar to M.C. London Gazette 15 February 1919; citation London Gazette 30 July 1919:

‘2nd Lt. John Rees Hughes-Jones, M.C., 6th Bn. R. Welsh Fus., T.F., attd. Hawke Bn., R.N.V.R. During the operations before Graincourt, September 27th, 1918, he led his platoon forward in a very marked manner. When they became scattered by heavy machine-gun fire he, by his fine example of fearlessness, was able to re-form them and continue the advance. He cleared the village in spite of heavy fire and entered the Graincourt Line, capturing a number of prisoners. On September 29th he again distinguished himself by pushing forward when the line showed signs of hesitation, and maintaining the advance. Throughout the operations he set a very high example of courage and initiative to his men.’