Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Auxiliary Patrol’ D.S.M. group of four awarded to Engineman A. T. Mayhew, Royal Naval Reserve, for services in H.M. Drifter Majesty in 1915-16

Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (E.S.1511. A. T. Mayhew, Engn. R.N.R. Majesty. Aux. Pat. 1915-6); 1914-15 Star (E.S. 1511. A. T. Mayhew. Engn., R.N.R.); British War and Victory Medals (1511ES. A. T. Mayhey. Engn. R.N.R.) good very fine (4) £700-£900

D.S.M. London Gazette 14 July 1916.

The recommendation states: ‘Service in the Auxiliary Patrol during the period 1 January 1915 to 31 January 1916. Carried out duties under extremely arduous and hazardous conditions of weather and exposure to enemy attack and mines with marked zeal, gallantry and success.’