Saxony, Kingdom. An 1862 Schmilka Avalanche Lifesaving Medal, Type V, By C. Ulbricht Buy Now he was Honorably Discharged on

he was Honorably Discharged on June 3

Joseph Gagnon

: 1783" Society of Cincinnati Instituted A

He held the rank of Feldwebel (Sergeant) and may have received additional promotions

Private (Gunner) John Yabsley is shown on the roll of the 208 man Montreal Brigade of Garrison Artillery and is listed on page 213 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

Saxony, Kingdom. An 1862 Schmilka Avalanche Lifesaving Medal, Type V, By C. Ulbricht Buy Now he was Honorably Discharged on(Silberne Medaille fr die Rettung der im Steinbruch Schmilka Verunglckten). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of King John of Saxony, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of ZUR ERINNERUNG AN D. GELUNGENE RETTUNGSWERK IM STEINBRCHE BEI SCHMILKA 26 27 JAN 1862 (IN COMMEMORATION OF SUCCESSFUL RESCUE WORK IN THE SCHMILKA AVALANCHE 25 27 JAN 1862, the obverse maker marked