Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

1914-15 Star (Lieut. W. Somerville. R.A.M.C.); together with British War Medal 1914-20 (2. Lieut. E. Pownall); and Victory Medal 1914-19 (2. Lieut. J. F. Mayersbach.) generally very fine or better (3) £80-£120

William Somerville served during the Great War with the Royal Army Medical Corps in Gallipoli from 24 October 1915 (entitled to Silver War Badge).

Jack Frederick Mayersbach was the son of Mr and Mrs L. S. Mayersbach of 165, The Grove, Hammersmith, London. He initially served during the Great War with the 19th Hussars in the Egyptian theatre of war from 28 April 1915. Mayersbach was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Rifle Brigade, 24 September 1917.

Second Lieutenant Mayserbach was killed in action whilst serving with the 13th (Service) Battalion, Rifle Brigade on the Western Front 4 May 1918. He is buried in the St. Amand British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.