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Distinguished Service Medal

LEATHAM, Alexander, A/CPO (DEMS), V-10339, RCNVR, SS Coronation Park

Issued: 5-Jan-1946, Canada Gazette

"This rating joined the Service in the early years of the war, and has been at sea for thirty-two months in general service, and Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships. In the South Pacific, he served at Leyte, Philippines and Admiralty Islands. Whilst in the S.S. Coronation Park in San Francisco, this rating supervised the fighting of a fire on board. He showed no regard for his personal safety and successfully put out the fires on deck, then he entered the engine room and dry stores, completed the work and by this action, saved his ship. His enthusiasm, energy and loyal devotion to duty have been an inspiration to those with whom he served."