Richard Jenkyn Rees, a minister of the Tabernacle Calvinistic Methodist Church.
From 1943 to 1944, he served as deputy assistant adjutant general (DAAG) of the London District.
He was mentioned in dispatches on 4 April 1946 and it was written that "this officer has exhibited devotion to duty of a high order and his ceaseless efforts have been a source of great encouragement to all.
"[5][6] Rees was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) on 14 March 1947 for work with the United States Army during his time as assistant director of the Army Welfare Services in Paris.
He then married Margaret Green, widow of Robert Philip Brent Grotrian, on 28 January 1950.