I recently picked up a group of RWF items and thought this flag might be of interest and also to get some comments on it from the members.
The group comprised two pairs of Red striped officer trousers (overalls?), one pair named to Major S. Metcallfe dated 11/04/51 who was RWM with 2/RWF during WWII and is mentioned in Red Dragon and was commissioned in 42 when he became QM with 70/RWF (Young Soldiers Bn). I have more information on him mostly link to the Gazette regarding his promotions.
The other pair is unnamed. It also includes an unnamed Mess jacket with rank insignia to a Colonel and a forage cap to the same rank, though the latter is named to P. Williams-Jones on whom I have a lot of information and he was the last commander of 6/7th RWF when it disbanded in the 1960's which probably explains why the flag is with the group.
The flag has obviously been overpainted in a few places and though now is marked to C company 6/7 Royal Welch Fusiliers (TA) it can clearly be seen that previously it was marked to 6th Royal Welch Fusiliers and I assume it was repainted in the post WWII period. The makers mark is the type used by the company in 1936, though it is hard to find out much about them and they might have used the mark for a long time.
Between 1960 to 1966 Lt. P. Williams-Jones is listed as being on the roll of C Company (Conwy, Bethesda) of 6/& RWF (TA).
Between 1967 & 1969 Major P. Williams-Jones was Company commander of C company (Bangor) of 6/7 Bn RWF (TA) which accounts for him having the colours in his possession as they are recorded in the regimental historyas being placed in the care of a small cadre from the Bn.
Williams-Jones is also listed as company commander, D company RWF, the Welsh Volunteers 1969 - 1971.
During the 70's Major Williams-Jones was commanding officer, D company the 3rd Volunteer Bn RWF TA and was senior major of the Bn.
P Williams-Jones is listed as Acting/Colonel TD ACF as commanding officer of Gwynedd ACF 1986-87 and then of 6th Cadet Bn 1987-91.
The London Gazette
Publication date:21 November 1952 Supplement:39701Page:6201
ARMY CADET FORCE.
Anglesey & Caernarvon.
2nd Lt. P. WILLIAMS-JONES (416260) to be Lt., 1st Nov. 1952.
The London Gazette
Publication date:16 September 1960 Supplement:42146Page:6410
ARMY CADET FORCE •
Anglesey & Caernarvon
•Lt. P. WILLIAMS-JONES (416260) resigns his commisionn., 15th" Aug. 1960.
The London Gazette
Publication date:18 November 1960 Supplement:42198Page:7956
WELSH BRIGADE
R.W.F.
REGULAR ARMY
Philip WILLIAMS-JONES (416260) to be 2nd 'Lt. (on probation), 24th Oct. 1960.
The London Gazette
Publication date:19 October 1962 Supplement:42813Page:8267
WELSH BRIGADE
R.W.F.
TERRITORIAL ARMY
•2nd Lt. P. WILLIAMS-JONES (.41116260) (on probation) is confirmed in his appt. as 2nd Lt., 24th Oct. 1960.
The London Gazette
Publication date:18 September 1964 Supplement:43440Page:8025
WELSH BRIGADE
R.W.F.
TERRITORIAL ARMY
Lt. P. WILLIAMS-JONES (416260) to be Capt., 7th July 1964.
The London Gazette
Publication date:4 April 1967 Supplement:44283Page:3840
6/7 R.W.F.
Category III
Capt. P. WILLIAMS-JONES (416260) from T.A., to be Capt., 1st Apr. 1967, with seniority 7 Jul. 1964.
The London Gazette
Publication date:2 June 1967 Supplement:44335Page:6332
6/7 R.W.F.
TERRITORIAL AND ARMY VOLUNTEER RESERVE
Category III
Capt. P. WILLIAMS-JONES (416260) to be Maj., 1st Apr. 1967.
The London Gazette
Publication date:11 April 1969 Supplement:44826Page:3929
TERRITORIAL AND ARMY VOLUNTEER RESERVE
Category II
Maj. P. WILLIAMS-JONES (416260) Welsh, from
T. & A.V.R., Category III, 6/7 R.W.F., to be Maj., 17th Feb. 1969, with seniority 1st Apr. 1967.
The London Gazette
Publication date:2 August 1971 Supplement:45438Page:8337
TERRITORIAL AND ARMY VOLUNTEER RESERVE
Maj. P. WILLIAMS-JONES (416260) 3 R.W.F., from T. & A.V.R., Welsh, to be Maj., 1st Apr.1971, with seniority 1st Apr. 1967.
The London Gazette
Publication date:17 July 1973 Supplement:46029Page:8288
The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to confer the award of the Efficiency Decoration (Territorial .and Army Volunteer Reserve) upon the following officers
PRINCE OF WALES'S DIVISION
R.W.F.
Maj. P. WILLIAMS JONES (416260). •
The London Gazette
Publication date:4 April 1977 Supplement:47189Page:4642
TERRITORIAL AND ARMY VOLUNTEER RESERVE
Group A
Maj. P. WILLIAMS-JONES, T.D. (416260) 3 R.W.F.retires 1st Apr. 1977.
The London Gazette
Publication date:3 March 1986 Supplement:50446Page:3092
Gwynedd
Philip WILLIAMS-JONES, T.D. (416260) formerly Maj.
T.A. and* at his own request reverts to the rank of Lt, 19th Jan. 1986, with seniority 12th Sep. 1970
The London Gazette
Publication date:19 November 1990 Supplement:52339Page:17945
ARMY CADET FORCE
TERRITORIAL ARMY
Gwynedd
Lt. P. WILLIAM-JONES, T.D. (416260) retires, 30th Jun. 1990 and is granted the hon. rank of Col.
Perhaps this is in the wrong place and could be moved though I am not sure to where? Mind you if any old comrades remember seeing the flag in use or knew the officers mentioned?
Jerry
I served with the 6/7th Batt. at Caernarfon, this was before Maj William Jones joined, Norman Pritchard, Caretaker at the Baracks, will have more info on the Major and Flag, we have a meeting next week, I will pass on any info.
Brian
Jerry
Sorry, Norman pritchard informs me that the RWF, TA memrobilia, photos etc. has been removed from the Baracks and Probably sent to Wrexham, he remembers the Major/Col. but cant recall the Flag, unfortunately, Major P. Williams-Jones passed away this year
Brian
Jerry
Sorry, Norman pritchard informs me that the RWF, TA memrobilia, photos etc. has been removed from the Baracks and Probably sent to Wrexham, he remembers the Major/Col. but cant recall the Flag, unfortunately, Major P. Williams-Jones passed away this year
Brian
Thanks Brian for taking the time to make inquiries for me, it is much appreciated
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