Individual Details

Brinley Thomas "Bryn" GRIFFITHS

(14 Oct 1906 - 8 Oct 1997)

Events

Birth14 Oct 1906Cwm Ifan Bach, Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire
Residence1911with his parents - 10, Penhydd Street, Oakwood, Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire
Residence19 Jun 1921with his parents - 10, Penhydd Street, Oakwood, Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire
Occupation19 Jun 1921coal hewer, out of work (1921 Lockout) - 10, Penhydd Street, Oakwood, Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire
OccupationBet Abt Nov 1921 and Aug 1927collier - Argoed Colliery, Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire
OccupationAbt Sep 1927parcel clerk - Port Talbot Railway Station, Glamorganshire
MilitaryBet 15 Dec 1927 and 14 Sep 1933the RAF, mainly at Martlesham Heath, Suffolk
OccupationBet 1933 and 1939stores man - Handley Page, Radlett, London
Marriage LicenseMay 1936London - Rachel Mary "Ray" JONES
Marriage30 May 1936All Saints Parish Church, Camden Town, London - Rachel Mary "Ray" JONES
Residence30 May 1936Clovelly, Victoria Road, Bishop's Manor, London
Occupation30 May 1936labourer - London
Residence (family)From Jun 1936 to 1939a flat in Rayners Lane, South Harrow - Rachel Mary "Ray" JONES
Residence (family)193793, Stanley Road, Harrow, Middlesex - Rachel Mary "Ray" JONES
Residence (family)19381, Lewgars Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex - Rachel Mary "Ray" JONES
Occupation1939aircraft progress chaser and RAF Reservist - Handley Page, Radlett, London
Residence (family)29 Sep 193983, Braemar Avenue, Willesden, Middlesex - Rachel Mary "Ray" JONES
MilitaryFrom 25 Oct 1939 to the R.A.F.
Miscellaneous26 Aug 1945was discharged from the R.A.F.
OccupationBet Abt 1947 and 1956parcel office clerk - Port Talbot Railway Station, Glamorganshire
Residence (family)Bet 1947 and 196423, Oakwood Row, Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire - Rachel Mary "Ray" JONES
OccupationFeb 1956appointed as a postman - Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire
Residence (family)Bet 1964 and 1967Jerusalem Chapel House, Pontrhydyfen, Glamorganshire - Rachel Mary "Ray" JONES
Residence (family)Bet 1967 and 1981Rhydyfen, 7, Darkgate, Aberaeron, Cardiganshire - Rachel Mary "Ray" JONES
Residence (family)Bet 1981 and 1996Llys Hanover, Russel Tce, Carmarthen - Rachel Mary "Ray" JONES
Death8 Oct 1997Plas y Dderwen Nursing Home, Carmarthen
Cremation17 Oct 1997Plas Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth, Pembrokeshire
Burial27 Nov 1997Llanddewi Brefi Cemetery, Cardiganshire
Miscellaneousplayed rugby as a winger for Cwmafan and had a trial for Neath Colts. Played for the senior RAF team
Occupationminer, railway man, airman, postman
Miscellaneouswas a licentate of the School of Tonic Solfa

Families

SpouseRachel Mary "Ray" JONES (1912 - 2006)
ChildLiving
FatherThomas GRIFFITHS FTSC, AC (1871 - 1941)
MotherMary NICHOLAS (1873 - 1965)
SiblingHerbert Emlyn GRIFFITHS (1896 - 1971)
SiblingWilliam "Willie" GRIFFITHS (1897 - 1985)
SiblingGeorge Ivor GRIFFITHS (1901 - 1905)
SiblingGwladys Mary GRIFFITHS (1905 - 1997)
SiblingSydney David "Sid" GRIFFITHS (1908 - 1990)
SiblingClifford "Cliff" GRIFFITHS (twin) (1911 - 1993)
SiblingRonald "Ron" GRIFFITHS MBE, RAF (twin) (1911 - 2000)
SiblingLeslie "Les" GRIFFITHS (1913 - 1999)
SiblingEllis GRIFFITHS (1914 - 2000)

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