For which conflict did the Canadian Government award the Canada General Service Medal for attacks by an Irish Republican organization based in the United States against British army forts and custom posts in Canada?
Canada General Service Medal The Canada General Service Medal was a campaign medal awarded by the Canadian Government to both Imperial and Canadian forces for duties related to the Fenian raids between 1866 and 1871. The medal was not issued until 1899 and had to be applied for. The period for applying for the medal was later extended to 1907, and then to 1928.
Christopher O'Kelly Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly {'1': ", '2': ", '3': ", '4': "} (18 November 1895 – 15 November 1922) was a Canadian soldier and prospector. O'Kelly was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.