This was later rectified with the issue of numbered badges in early 1916 to replace those un-numbered ones
His Soldbuch states that he “set foot on African soil” on August 5
H-LEONARD)
with the doctor noting that McLeod "complains of pain in the left knee"
and 1 pair of gymnastics shoes
United States. A Navy Cross To Theodore Smith, Uss Falcon, Uss Squalus Rescue certificate_of_authenticity This was later rectified withA Navy Cross Group of Six, to Boatswain's Mate Second Class Theodore Preston Smith, USS Falcon, for the Rescue of Survivors from the submarine USS Squalus; Navy Cross (1940's style in blackened bronze, 37. 3 mm (w) x 45. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback); Navy Good Conduct Medal, 4 Clasps 1937, 1941, FOURTH AWARD, FIFTH AWARD (bronze, engraved "THEODORE PRESTON SMITH 1932" on the reverse, 32. 5 mm, frayed