Famous Welsh Honour Roll

This is a special part of our site reserved for people who found recognition for efforts above and beyond the call of duty. Many have done great work for charity or found fame through heroism. Others like Nobel prize winner Clive Granger or Ben Thomas, Chairman of UNESCO are too important to ignore. We hope this list will grow and reflect the selfless, generous and brave personalities who call Wales home.

Caspar John (Sir) (Admiral), notable with a Welsh connection!

Sir Caspar John (Admiral) Former 'First Lord of the Admiralty'.

Clement Thomas (Sir), notable with a connection to Wales (Monmouthshire)

Sir Clement Thomas President of the BMA.

Ben Thomas (Sir) Chairman of UNESCO from Rhondda, Glamorgan

Sir Ben Thomas Chairman of UNESCO, (1958-1960) Permanent Secretary to the Welsh Dept., Ministry of Education, (1945-1963) Member, Commission on the…

Illtyd Harrington, notable with a connection to Wales (Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil)

Illtyd Harrington Chairman of Greater London Council in 1980's.

Robert Griffiths, notable with a connection to Wales (Cardiff)

Robert Griffiths General Secretary of the Communist Party of Britain.

Lord Keith Brookman, notable with a connection to Wales (Ebbw Vale)

Lord Keith Brookman 1993-1999 General Secretary of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation 1998.

John Lewis, notable with a Welsh connection!

John Lewis Considered one of America's greatest Labour leaders in the 1930's and 1940's. Rising from humble beginnings to become leader of the powerf…