Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ 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) £600-800

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 during the Great War with the 11th Siege Battery, 14th Brigade, Royal Garrison Artillery on the Western Front from 21 April 1915.