Arthur Owen Vaughan
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Owen Vaughan DSO, OBE, DCM | |
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Arthur Owen Vaughan, c. 1880 | |
| Born | Robert Scowfield Mills 6 September 1863 Southport, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 15 October 1919 (aged 56) |
| Resting place | St Thomas' Church, Rhyl, Flintshire |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Other names | Owen Rhoscomyl |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, soldier |
| Known for | Welsh nationalism, writing |
| Notable work | Flame-Bearers of Welsh History: Being the outline of the Sons of Cunedda |
| Spouse | Katharina Louisa (Katherine Lois) Geere |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order, Order of the British Empire, Distinguished Conduct Medal |
Lt. Colonel Arthur Owen Vaughan, DSO, OBE, DCM (6 September 1863 – 15 October 1919), also known by his bardic name Owen Rhoscomyl, was an English-born writer, soldier and Welsh nationalist. Born as Robert Scowfield Mills in England, Owen Rhoscomyl was influenced by his Welsh grandmother and became a notable patriot to Wales and its history.