Anthony Stransham
British general (1805–1900)
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General Sir Anthony Blaxland Stransham GCB (22 December 1805 – 6 October 1900) was a senior British officer in the Royal Marines.[1] He was one of the navy generals of the attack in The Battle of Canton,[2] which was a British victory.[3]
United KingdomSir Anthony Stransham | |
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Sir Anthony Stransham in June 1896 | |
| Birth name | Anthony Blaxland Stransham |
| Born | 22 December 1805 |
| Died | 6 October 1900 (aged 94) Ealing, London, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Marines |
| Service years | 1823–1875 |
| Rank | General |
| Conflicts | Greek War of Independence
First Opium War Crimean War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Background
Stransham was the son of Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Stransham of the Royal Marines, and grandson of Major Samuel Stransham, also of the Royal Marines.[4]
Military career
Stransham entered the Royal Marines on 1 January 1823. Four years after entering the service, he was present as a subaltern at the Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Stransham led the Royal Marines during the First Battle of Canton in the First Opium War on 18 March 1841.[5] He was wounded and promoted to captain.[6] He was awarded the Baltic Medal, having been with Charles John Napier in 1854. From 1862 to 1867, General Stransham was Inspector-General of the Royal Marines.[7]
Later in his career, as a general, the "Grand Old Man of the Army" became a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.[8]
He saw active service for over 53 years, retiring with the rank of general on 24 December 1875.[9]