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Auction: 22101 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 224

Pair: Private Cornelius Donovan, 69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot
Canada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1870 (3835 Pte C. Donovan. 69/S. Lin: R.), officially engraved naming; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (3835 Pte. C Donovan 69th. Foot), very fine

Cornelius Donovan, a native of Clonakilty in County Cork, attested for the 69th Foot in November 1854 at the age of 18. Awarded his medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (with £5 gratuity) on 29 March 1873, he was discharged three years later on 4 July 1876. Donovan's service with the South Lincolnshires included participation in the Battle of Trout River (27 May 1870) just outside Quebec, where a force on Fenian Rebels was attacked by a mixed Canadian/British infantry Brigade, the whole commanded by Colonel George Bagot of the 69th. After a short skirmish, the Fenians withdrew and crossed back into U.S. territory - where their leaders were later arrested.

Donovan is confirmed for this Medal and Clasp, the Roll (dated 1899) noting his address as 6 Byron Lane, St. Heliers (sic), Jersey. Sold with a good quantity of copied research.

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Sold for
£700

Starting price
£240