Name/Title
Private / Drummer Arthur Henry McCleave (McCLeane) - 1st Prince of Wales Regiment - Fenian Raids (1866 & 1870)Description
For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection
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Canadian General Service (CGSM) medal with 2 Bars belonging to Private / Drummer Arthur Henry McCleave (McCLeane) 1st Prince of Wales Regiment - Fenian Raids (1866 & 1870) - One of only 18 CGG members to earn both bars.Context
Arthur Henry McCleave (McCLeane) was born February 3rd, 1850 at St. Helen's Island, Montreal Quebec. His father (Henry McCleave) was a Corporal in the Royal Artillery garrisoned in the Fort on St. Helen's Island, and his Grandfather was also in the Royal Artillery. He was 16 when he enlisted in 1866 during the 1st Fenian Raid and was 20 when he served in 1870 during the 2nd Fenian Raid. He would later graduate from Molson's College, marrying in 1873 and having 8 children, and was employed by the Grand Trunk Railway Co in Montreal until his death in 1904, age 54.
The photo depicts Pte. McCleave (McCLeane) as a drummer in full uniform with snake belt buckle, holding the Regimental drum of the Princess of Wales' Own Regiment. Only 18 members of the 1st PWR / 6th HLI were awarded both bars to the Canada GSM.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
January 2, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
May 28, 2025
