Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion GTRexclude overlaid by a central U-Boat

overlaid by a central U-Boat on a hollow background

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

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

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

was killed in action in August 1918

Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion GTRexclude overlaid by a central U-BoatA 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