Canadian Fenian Raid Medal 1866 to The Queen\'s Own Rifles, Battle of Ridgeway
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Canadian Fenian Raid Medal 1866 to The Queen\'s Own Rifles, Battle of Ridgeway:
$1005.08
style=\"text-decoration:none\" height=\"23px\" valign=\"middle\" face=\"arial\" style=\"text-align: center\">Canada General Service Medal 1866-70, one clasp: Fenian Raid 1866 to The Queen\'s Own Rifles Canada General Service Medal (Fenian Raid 1866) named to Pte. J. Tremble, 2nd Queen’s Own Rifles, confirmed on the published roll, confirming his partcipation in the Battle of Ridgeway, first name given as James.
The engagement foughtat Ridgewayon 2nd June 1866, when the 13th Battalion, in company with men of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Toronto, clashed with the Fenians under Colonel John O’Neill. Initially the inexperienced Canadians held the upper hand, even though pitched against some veterans of the American Civil War, but as a result of a confusing order being given, they lost the advantage and were compelled to retreat back through the town of Ridgeway towards Port Colbourne, their rear guard being comprised of riflemen from the 13th. As it transpired, the Fenians, conscious of the fact that more regular forces were heading in their direction, decided to retreat back across the Niagara river to Buffalo, where many of them were interned by the American authorities. EF / Uncirculated Mint condition.
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Canadian Fenian Raid Medal 1866 to The Queen\'s Own Rifles, Battle of Ridgeway:
$1005.08