Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (348065 Bmbr: -A.Cpl.- S. Towhill. 113/Sge. By: R.G.A.) edge bruising, nearly very fine £80-£100

M.M. London Gazette 7 October 1918.

M.S.M. London Gazette 17 June 1918.

Sidney R. Towhill was awarded the M.S.M. for devotion to duty in France with the 113th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, and was later decorated with the Military Medal whilst serving with the same unit. Intending to remain with the Colours, he re-attested for the Royal Artillery (T.A.) at Cardiff on 5 July 1921, but was discharged at Dover two years later under 156 (1) T.A. Regulations; his address at this time is recorded as 53 Arcot Street, Penarth.