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Discharge pouch

1908

Discharge pouch of George W. Peters. See GLC05653.01 for presidential pardon.

GLC05653.02

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[Presidential pardon and U.S. Army discharge pouch of George W. Peters [Decimalized]

1 May 1908

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

GLC05653

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Document signed

[Presidential pardon of George W. Peters, who deserted the navy on 27 March 1897 by Theodore Roosevelt]

1 May 1908

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Deserted the vessel the "Puritan" who re-enlisted twice--28 March 1898 and 5 September 1901 aboard the Richmond--as George W. Rogers, and served normally until discharged. Pardoned based on service to country and recommendation of the Acting...

GLC05653.01

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