Anthony Stransham

General

Sir Anthony Stransham

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Sir Anthony Stransham in June 1896
Birth nameAnthony Blaxland Stransham
Born(1805-12-22)22 December 1805
Antingham, Norfolk, England
Died6 October 1900 (aged 94)
Ealing, London, England
Allegiance United Kingdom
BranchRoyal Marines
Service years1823–1875
RankGeneral
ConflictsGreek War of Independence First Opium War
Crimean War
AwardsKnight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath

General Sir Anthony Blaxland Stransham GCB (22 December 1805 – 6 October 1900) was a senior British officer in the Royal Marines. He was one of the navy generals of the attack in The Battle of Canton, which was a British victory.

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