Career
He was nominated by the Taoiseach to the 6th Seanad in 1948. He did not contest the 1951 Seanad election. Edward R Richards Orpen was born in 1884 to the family of Goddard Henry Orpen of Monksgrange, a renowned historian of the Anglo-Norman period of Irish history.
In late 1916, at the age of 32, Edward joined Army Services Corps. popularly known as ASC that undertook the vital but life-threatening work of food and weapon supply to the soldiers at the front.
Because of his dedicated work, discipline and leadership qualities, Edward got quick promotions. After few months of joining, precisely in early 1917, he had been promoted to second Lieutenant position followed by the post of acting Captain.
