canada history medal fenian raid 1866
The recipient’s name, service number, rank, and unit were engraved on the rim.
(pte .w . j . reid . 16 th . bn . )
The medal was awarded to members of the Imperial and Canadian forces who had taken part in the suppression of the Fenian raids and Riels’ first rebellion, the latter being generally referred to as the Red River expedition.
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Fenian Raid (1866): Fenians is the name of the old Irish National Militia. After the Civil War in the USA, the American Fenians were bolstered by Civil War mercenaries. In need of something to occupy this large force, John O’Neil crossed the Niagara River, captured Fort Erie, and made his headquarters at Limeridge. The Fenians defeated a unit of the Canadian Militia at Ridgeway, but withdrew to the USA when a stronger force was sent to the area. President Johnson had many of the Fenians arrested.
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The ribbon is 1.25 inches wide and consists of three equal stripes: red, white, and red. (The same ribbon as the 1943 Canada Medal.)
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