| Brigade | 12th Aus. Infantry |
| Division | 4th Australian |
| Corps | 2nd A. & N.Z.A. |
| Date of recommendation | 11th June 1917 |
| Unit | 48th Battn. A.I.F. |
| Regimental Number | |
| Rank and Name |
Captain Joseph William Mayersbeth
Killed in Action. |
| Action for Which Commended |
At MESSINES on June 11th 1917.
For Conspicuous Gallantry and devotion to duty. The enemy held a strong point in Owl Trench. This Officer led a bombing party down the trench and captured two enemy strong points containing 77 cm. Guns. He consolidated the position and pushed out advanced posts. His example inspired all those who came into contact with him |
| Recommended by | Lieut-Colonel R.L. LEANE D.S.O. M.C. |
| Endorsed |
Evelyn? ?? Lieut-Colonel.
Commanding 12th Australian Inf. Bde. Major-General. Commanding 4th Australian Division. |
Source: Australian War Memorial