Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War D.C.M. group of four awarded to Gunner R. Twomey, 11th Siege Battery, 14th Brigade, Royal Garrison Artillery

Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (39722 Gnr: R. Twomey. 11/Sge: By: 14/Bde: R.G.A.); 1914-15 Star (39722. Gnr. R. Twomey. R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals (39722. Gnr. R. Twomey. R.A.) nearly very fine (4) £800-1000

D.C.M. London Gazette 21 October 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a linesman. Under difficult conditions, and frequently under heavy shell fire, he carried out his duties with unceasing energy.’

Richard Twomey served in France from 21 April 1915.