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Harlech Blue Plaques

Follow the Blue Plaques around Harlech

X Troop World War II

Leave Harlech with stories to go with the memories

Follow the blue plaques around Harlech to learn more about its past and history.

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Major Bryan Hilton-Jones MC, Commanding Officer of X Troop

X Troop was recruited and led by Captain Bryan Hilton-Jones, who was born in Harlech, Wales on 24 July 1918. He trained his new commandos in Wales, in Aberdyfi and in Harlech Castle. An energetic, highly capable, and driven Welshman.

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