Edward Selby Smyth
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General Sir Edward Selby Smyth, KCMG (31 March 1819 ā 22 September 1896) was a British General. He served as the first General Officer Commanding the Militia of Canada from 1874 to 1880.
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Sir Edward Selby Smyth | |
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Born | (1819-03-31)31 March 1819 Belfast, Ireland |
Died | 22 September 1896(1896-09-22) (aged 77) England |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Canadian Militia |
Rank | General |
Commands held | General Officer Commanding the Militia of Canada |
Battles/wars | Fenian Rising |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George |
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