Drucilla Twamley nee Lapworth, mother of George and Leonard Twamley
George Twamley, killed in France in 1917
Leonard Twamley (sitting) with possibly Pte Harry Austin of the 2/7 Warwickshires. Leonard was killed at Fromelles, France on 19th July 1916 as was Harry.
Sidney Twamley, survived WW1
Alice Parker, nee Twamley, sister of George visiting his grave in Belgium after the war. She took their mother with them on the trip.
Alice Parker, nee Twamley visiting the trenches after the war.
Pte Harry Austin
This may be Pte Harry Austin, who also was also killed at Fromelles
Belgium Cemetery where George Twamley is buried
George Twamley's grave
George Twamley's Grave
The Loos Memorial with Leonard Twamley's name on it.
Coventry Herald 17/8/1917 Mrs Twamley of 52 Godiva Street who had a son kiled on July 19, 1916 has now been informed that her second son Pte Geo. Twamley was killed on the 31st July. Nineteen years of age he was formely employed as grinder machine maker by Messrs Guest who are near the Charterhouse. Eighteen months ago he joined the Warwicks and transferred to the Worcesters and was with that regiment at the time of his death.
Leonard Twamley's WW1 Victory Medal
The Twamley family grave in London Road Cemetery in Coventry which also commemorates Leonard and George Twamley on one side
Newspaper article in the Coventry Herald 1st September 1916 shortly after Len was posted as missing in August 1916.
service record showing Len was 5ft 1 inches, chest size 33 inches and medical condition described as fair
Declaration of age on enlistment
Record showing Le was missing in action August 1916
Record showing he served just 245 days
Agreement to serve overseas
