1866/1870 - Canadian General Service Medal (CGSM) FENIAN RAIDS issued in 1899 to Private Samuel Shaw with 1866 and 1870 Clasps. One of only 85 Sixth(6th) Battalion Hochelaga Light Infantry 'Red Coats' to be awarded the CGSM.

Object/Artifact

Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

Name/Title

1866/1870 - Canadian General Service Medal (CGSM) FENIAN RAIDS issued in 1899 to Private Samuel Shaw with 1866 and 1870 Clasps. One of only 85 Sixth(6th) Battalion Hochelaga Light Infantry 'Red Coats' to be awarded the CGSM.

Description

** ARCHIVE PURPOSES ONLY - ITEM WAS SOLD ONLINE ** 6th Hochelaga Light Infantry Fenian Raids Medal with two Clasps 1866 and 1870. Naming is officially impressed, (Pte. S. Shaw, 6th. H.L.I.). Condition: Contact marks, bruised, edge nicks, replacement ribbon, near very fine. ABOUT THE RECIPIENT: Private Samuel Shaw is shown in the roll of the 85 man 6th (Hochelaga Infantry) Battalion, and is listed on page 72 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll, 1866-70" by John Thyen, entitled to the Fenian Raid 1866 clasp. He is documented on the roll as having been posted to Cornwall, Ontario, from May 1 to July 1866, with an "Attack Expected". It also notes that he had "active service in the field".

Created By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Create Date

January 21, 2025

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

January 21, 2025