Chief Pharmacist's Mate Cheshire was transferred to the Antares-class cargo ship USS Antares (AG-10/AKS-3) for further transfer to the Nevada-class battleship USS Oklahoma (BB-37) on September 6
1941 the Adjutant-General informed the Minister of Defence that he would be discussing the matter at a meeting of the Awards Board
took up residence in Baton Rouge
Bruce was discharged "To return to civil life (his physical condition precluding his serving advantageously in the Army)" AKA "Physically Unfit"
Donald Alexander Smith
Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The War Of 1812, Silver Grade Newly Listed Chief Pharmacist's Mate Cheshire wasIn silver, measuring 28. 7 mm in diameter, replacement ribbon, with silver toning, remains near very fine. Footnote: The Medal for the War of 1812 was instituted on February 5, 1813 during the reign of Tsar Alexander I, to commemorate the end of the campaign on Russian soil against the Napoleonic forces, in two grades. The Silver Grade Medal was awarded to military personnel of all ranks, while the Bronze Grade Medal was awarded to noblemen an