Mr. Thomas J. Williams

Thomas Williams, 32, was a British citizen and native of Wales who sang with the Welsh Choir, the Gwent Royal Welsh Singers.  He traveled with George Davies, William Hill, George Lane, Gwynn Jones, Dewi Michael, and John Preston-Smith.  Williams survived the sinking. Contributors: Judith Tavares

Mr. John Preston-Smith

John Preston-Smith, 28, was an unofficial member of the Royal Gwent Welsh singers. He was traveling with George Davies, William Hill, Gwynn Jones, George Lane, Dewi Michael, and Thomas Williams. Preston-Smith was from Southbanks, Yorkshire, England. Preston-Smith survived the Lusitania sinking was rescued by Heron. Contributors: Jim Kalafus, USA Michael Poirier, USA Judith Tavares Hildo …

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Mr. William Gwynn(e) Jones

Gwynn Jones Second Cabin Passenger Saved [No Picture Provided] Born William Gwynn Jones 14 February 1891 Blaina, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom Died 26 December 1963 (age 72) London, England, United Kingdom Age on Lusitania 24 Traveling companions Gwent Royal Welsh Singers – George Davies – William Hill – George Lane – Dewi Michael – John …

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Mr. George Benjamin Lane

George Lane, 26, was a member of the Welsh Choir. From the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Monday, 10 May 1915, page 3: G.B. Lane, a youthful but cool headed second cabin passenger who was returning to Wales from New York was in a life boat capsized from the davits as the Lusitania keeled over. Stops, Helps Children …

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