United Kingdom. A Canada General Service Medal, York Troop Cavalry (Oakridge Cavalry) Auction Archive 3rd December 1902

3rd December 1902

During the opening stages of the offensive

Squadron Leader Stroud has at all times displayed courageous leadership and devotion to duty of the highest order

13 mm x 46

obverse illustrating a downward-pointing sword being thrust into a rock

United Kingdom. A Canada General Service Medal, York Troop Cavalry (Oakridge Cavalry) Auction Archive 3rd December 1902FENIAN RAID 1866 (Cpl. R. Elliott Oakridge Cav.). Naming is officially impressed. Dark patina, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: Corporal Robert Elliott is shown on the roll of the 20 man York Troop Cavalry (Oakridge Cavalry) and is listed on page 278 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 Richmond