Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Italian Theatre’ M.B.E. group of three awarded to Captain J. E. Mackay, Sussex Yeomanry, attached Remount Department, who was twice Mentioned in Despatches

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 1st type breast badge, silver, hallmarks for London 1919, on 2nd type riband, in Garrard, London, case of issue; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lieut. J. E. Mackay.) minor official correction to BWM, good very fine (3) £240-£280

M.B.E. London Gazette 3 June 1919:
‘For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Italy.’

James Eugene Mackay was born in Bridgend on 27 February 1881 and served initially with the City of London Yeomanry, being discharged in the rank of Sergeant on 31 March 1908. Following the outbreak of the Great War he was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Sussex Yeomanry on 11 June 1915, and was promoted Lieutenant on 1 June 1916. Seconded for duty with the Remount Department on 26 July 1917, he served with them during the Great War in Italy, and for his services was twice Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 6 January 1919 and 12 January 1920), and created a Member of the Order of the British Empire. Promoted Captain on 1 December 1918, he relinquished his commission in 1919, and died in 1957.

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