The Collection of Medals to Welsh Regiments formed by the Late Llewellyn Lord

The Fenian Raid medal awarded to Captain J. A. Dawson, 69th Regiment, who was in action at Trout River on 27 May 1870

Canada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1870 (Lt. J. A. Dawson. 69/S. Lin: R.) officially engraved naming, extremely fine £500-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals to Welsh Regiments formed by the Late Llewellyn Lord.

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John Augustus Dawson was appointed Ensign in the 69th Regiment on 3 July 1870; Lieutenant, 18 July 1865; Captain 8 June 1870; retired by sale of his commission, 9 August 1871.

Confirmed on the medal roll as having been in action at Trout River on 27 May 1870.

‘The final skirmish of 1870 occurred at Trout River on the 27th of May, which is located about 10 miles west of Eccles Hill. A Canadian Force 250 strong, consisting of the 50th Batt. (Huntingdon Borderers), Montreal Garrison Artillery, Montreal Field Artillery and Montreal Engineers, along with a detachment of British 69th Regiment, met the Fenians early in the morning. Once again, after an advance of great steadiness by the Canadians and the British, the Fenians broke and fled across the border. Three Fenians were killed, several wounded and one man was captured.’

Sold with copied research including a copy of a portrait photograph of the recipient.