An Original Commission Document Appointing Methuen to be a Gunner, composed of paper, dated November 13 1914, measuring 304mm (w) x 365mm (h), lightly soiled, heavily creased horizontally through center and vertically along the left side, better than fine condition. An Original Commission Document Appointing Methuen to be a Commissioned Gunner, composed of paper, dated November 29, 1923, measures 357mm (w) x 306mm (h), embossed on top left corner, watermark along right side, contained in cardboard cylinder, very fine condition. An Original Commission Document Appointing Methuen, DSC to Lieutenant of the Royal Fleet, composed of paper dated September 1, 1932, measures 355mm (w) x 301mm (h), embossed along left side, contained in cardboard cylinder, very fine condition.
The documents are contained in a thick cardboard cylinder addressed to the Commanding Officer, H.M.S Liffey c/o G.P.O., measures 323mm (l) x 44mm (diameter of opening), both ends open, very fine condition.
Footnote: On December 18, 1917, Gunner Mark Methuen received the Distinguished Service Cross for Miscellaneous Services. His citation is as follows:
“Gnr. Mark Methuen, R.N. During the combined naval and military operations in the neighbourhood of Lindi, East Africa, on the 10th and 11th June, 1917, the ship in which Mr. Methuen was serving was hit by an enemy 4.1 shell. Hearing that a fire had been started, he immediately proceeded aft and descended to the after flat, which was full of fumes and smoke, to investigate the course of the fire and to take the necessary steps to extinguish it. Whilst carrying out this task he was exposed to the effects of the shell gas, as a result of which he had to be placed on the sick list. His coolness and judgment prevented the fire from spreading.”