WW1 OBE, 1914-15 Star Trio (2 x M.I.D.) & WW2 Defence & War Medal Group of Six – Major B. Jessop, 8th Bn. Yorkshire Regiment & Royal Engineers

A first world war OBE and twice mentioned in despatches group to Major Bernard Jessop, 8th Bn. Yorkshire Regt and Roya Engineers. 

Order of the British Empire (Military) hallmarked London 1919 
1914-15 Star named to Capt. B. Jessop. York. R. 
British War Medal named to Major B. Jessop. 
WW1 Victory Medal (with MID oak leaf emblem) name to Major B. Jessop. 
WW2 Defence Medal unnamed as issued 
1939-45 War Medal unnamed as issued 

London Gazette:
17th May 1917 (M.I.D.)
3rd June 1919 (O.B.E.) 
7th July 1919 (M.I.D.) 

Jessop originally served as a 2nd Lieut with the 8th Bn. Yorkshire Regt. He was appointed Temporary Captain on 29/07/1915. In March 1916 he was transferred to General List for duty on Observation Posts before transferring to the Royal Engineers later that year. Jessop relinquished commission on completion of service 01/09/1921 and retained the rank of Major. In 1940 he served with the Royal Artillery as a Lieutnant. 

The medals are in good condition. 

Comes with research.