United Kingdom. A Canada General Service Medal, St. Placide Infantry Company

FENIAN RAID 1870 (Pte. J. Franche, S Placide I Co.). Naming is officially impressed. Edge nicks, light contact, replacement ribbon, very fine.

 

Footnote: Private Joseph Franche is shown on the roll of the 18 man St. Placide Infantry Company, and is listed on page 255 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll, 1866-70" by John Thyen, entitled to the Fenian Raid 1870 clasp. He is documented on the roll as having been posted to Montreal, Quebec, from April 15 to 27, 1870.