Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac After three weeks in Manchester

After three weeks in Manchester

Devonport Dockyard

fine condition with fraying

The acting Commanding Officer promptly ordered that 5 and 6 Platoons withdraw from their forward positions and re-organize

Refusing to withdraw after being seriously wounded in the chest during this skirmish

Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac After three weeks in ManchesterA General Service Medal with FENIAN RAID 1866 Clasp, in silver, full size, rim impressed Pte. W. J. Dodds, Alton I. Co., worn on original ribbon with pin at top, dark patina, light wear, in very fine condition. Footnote: On June 1, 1866, the Fenians (an Irish American organization dedicated to freeing Ireland from British rule) invaded Canada. Private W. J Dodds served with the 36th Peel Battalion during this time. By 1882, Dodds was serving as a