Captain William Baynard Hynes was born in 1889 and played once for England as a forward. His one cap came against France in 1912. He played for the United Services and the Royal Navy. He served in WW1 and WW2. He was promoted to Lieut Cmdr in the RN on 15 July, 1917 and appointed Gunnery Officer HMS Royal Sovereign on 1 Mayt, 1919. Gazetted DSO on 14 January, 1921 for services in the sea of Marmora. He was a Director of Naval Intellingence, Royal Canadian Navy, 1931-33, after which he retired. Was called to the Bar (Inner Temnple) in 1938. Served WW2 1939-45 and became CBE in 1943.. Officer ofd the US Legion of Merit 1945. Also awarded bronze medal from Royal Humaane Society.
Hi Robco ! This is interesting ...... can I ask where you found - that he was a recipient of Officer of the US Legion of Merit in 1945 ? Annie
Snippets * William B Hynes died March 2 1968 Chichester aged 79 You already have this I think ! ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY BRONZE MEDALS - TAKEN FROM THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1918 Hynes, W. Lt Cmdr HMS Lion 16.4.18 in harbour 44075* Navy Rugby - Members Representing The Royal Navy v The Army or RAF Hynes W B Total v Army – Since 1907 - 4 1912-14 and v RAF – Since 1920 - 1922
Reference to the Officer of the US Legion of Merit is mentioned in his biography in the Centenary History of the RFU, by Titley and Ross McWhirter.
It's just that I couldn't find him on the list ... I even called the Hall of Heroes here and they couldn't see him either ! .... though they did say they would keep looking - and let me know if they found him !! Annie
Hynes, William Baynard DSO CBE played for England Internationals: 1 : 1912 F+ William Hynes was born in 1889 Played as a Lock for: United Services Portsmouth, Royal Navy Profession: Royal Navy/Barrister.. War service: Royal Navy; promoted Lieutenant Commander 15 July 1917. Remarks: Played for the Officers of the Royal Navy v the Officers of the Army in 1912 (16-8), 1913 (18-8) and 1914 (14-26). Appointed gunnery officer on HMS Royal Sovereign 1 May 1919. DSO Gazetted 14 January 1921 for services in the Sea of Marmora 1920. Director of Naval Intelligence, Royal Canadian Navy 1931-1933. Called to the Bar 1938. Served 1939-1945. Officer of US Legion of Merit 1945. Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal. He died on 2 March 1968
