headquartered in New York City. Both were the major subordinate units of the 61st Cavalry Division. Disque served as president of several corporations such as the Anthracite Equipment Corporation, G. Amsinck and Co., and the Sulphide Ore Process Company. He also served on various private and public boards and commissions such as the Anthracite Institute and the Solid Fuels Administration for War. Disque died in New York City on February 29, 1960. Distinguished Service Medal citation Citation: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Brice Pursell Disque, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, in connection with the organization and administration of the spruce production activities of the Bureau of Aircraft Production while serving as Officer in Charge of the Spruce Production Division and President of the United States Spruce Production Corporation. References Further reading Brice P. Disque Papers, 1899-1957. 15 linear feet (22 containers): 10 record storage boxes and 11 photo boxes. At the Labor Archives of Washington, University of Washington Libraries Special Collections. Williams, Gerald W. (USDA Forest Service). "The Spruce Production Division", Forest History Today, Spring 1999. 1879 births 1960 deaths Businesspeople from Cincinnati United States Army generals Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army) American military personnel of the Spanish–American War United States Army generals of World War I Military personnel from Ohio