Court Martial of Joseph William Mayersbeth

Court Martial of Joseph William Mayersbeth - Page 12

	B.2
Charge Sheet.
	The accused 2nd. Lieutenant J.W.Mayersbeth, 48th. Australian Battalion, an Officer of a Colonial Force raised by Order of his Majesty, and serving under the orders of an Officer of the regular Forces, is charged with -
Sect. 40.	1. When on Active Service Conduct to the prejudice of good order and Military Discipline, in that he, in the field, on June 17th. 1916, drank with 3055 Private W.H.Hoskins and other Non-commissioned Officers and men of the 48th. Australian Battalion.
Sect. 40.	2. When on Active Service Conduct to the prejudice of good order and Military Discipline, in that he, in the field, on June 17th., 1916, offered to fight No. 3055 Pte. W.H.Hoskins, 48th. Australian Battalion.
Sect. 19.	3. When on Active Service Drunkeness in that he, in the Field, on June 17th., 1916., was drunk.
	Raymond L. Leane Lt Col CO 48th Bn. Officer's O.C. to sign here)
	To be tried by General Court Martial.
	(Convening Officer to sign here). E Armstrong Lt Colonel AA & ZN E 4' Aust Division for Major General Cox 4' Aust Division