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Jones, Gareth, 1905-1935
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Gareth Jones letters

  • NLW ex 2305
  • File
  • 1935

A postcard from Strasbourg, in Welsh, from Gareth Jones (1905-1935), linguist and journalist, to Richard Lewis who was at college with him in Aberystwyth, 1919-1923. Gareth Jones was private secretary to David Lloyd George, 1931-1933. He was captured and held to ransom by Chinese bandits in 1935, and was later shot after weeks in captivity. Also included is a press cutting relating to his story, and an obituary card.

Jones, Gareth, 1905-1935