India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Chin-Lushai 1889-90 (Lieut. D. B. Thomas, 1st Bn. Ches. R.) good very fine £400-500

Lieutenant D. B. Thomas was mentioned in despatches for his services in the Chin-Lushai expedition (London Gazette 12 September 1890). During the Great War he was employed as Governor of Military Prisons in the Field. Served in France and Flanders, 2 August 1915-17 April 1916 and 27 July 1916-11 November 1918. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 27 December 1918) and awarded the O.B.E. Attained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Additionally awarded the 1914-15 Star trio of medals.