Idris Jones (chemist)

Idris Jones
Full name Walter Idris Jones
Date of birth (1900-01-18)18 January 1900
Place of birth Llanelli, Wales
Date of death 5 July 1971(1971-07-05) (aged 71)
Place of death Llandaff, Wales
Notable relative(s) Elwyn Jones, brother
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1925 Wales 4 (3)

Walter Idris Jones CBE (18 January 1900 – 5 July 1971)[1] was a Welsh chemist and international rugby union player. He captained the Wales national rugby union team on one occasion in 1925. Jones played his club rugby for Llanelli RFC.

In later life Jones was Director General of Research Development for the National Coal Board.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Idris Jones player profile Scrum.com
  2. ↑ "Jones, Walter Idris (1900–1971), Dictionary of Welsh Biography". Retrieved 29 July 2015.


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