Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion GTRexclude the reverse with an incription

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

was killed in action in August 1918

overlaid by a central U-Boat on a hollow background

wear along the edges

with Second Award Leaves on ribbon

Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion GTRexclude the reverse with an incriptionA 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