William Dillon Otter
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General Sir William Dillon Otter KCB CVO VD (December 3, 1843 – May 6, 1929) was a professional Canadian soldier who became the first Canadian-born Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Militia.
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General Sir William Dillon Otter | |
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Born | December 3, 1843 (1843-12-03) The Corners, Canada West |
Died | May 5, 1929(1929-05-05) (aged 85) Toronto, Ontario |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Canadian Militia |
Years of service | 1866–1902 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Chief of the General Staff Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry |
Battles/wars | Fenian Raids |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Volunteer Officers' Decoration |
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