Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion GTRexclude in the Electorate of Saxony

in the Electorate of Saxony

he married Bertha Vernon Dicks (nee Manners) on September 24

the reverse with an incription of “FÜR TREUE ARBEIT” (“FOR FAITHFUL LABOUR”)

comprising: 1914-15 Star

measuring 33 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed swords and crown suspension

Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion GTRexclude in the Electorate of SaxonyA 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