he was posted to the 1st Canadian Convalescent Depot
He enlisted in the South African Forces on September 19
Silver medals with ring suspenders were presented to the officers and crews
unmarked but likely of German manufacture
measures 24 mm (w) x 34 mm (h)
Russia, Imperial. A Medal For Labour In The First General Population Census, Bronze Grade Archive he was posted to theConstructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, obverse with central royal monogram of Tsar Nicholas II within laurel branches, circumscribed by (First Universal Census of the General Population), reverse with inscription 1897, (Staff of the First Universal Census of the General Population 1897), unmarked, measuring 29. 23 mm in diameter, in better than very fine condition.