Anthony Blaxland Stransham

Anthony Blaxland Stransham
Born 22 December 1805
Died October 1900
Allegiance United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Marines
Rank General
Battles/wars Battle of Navarino,
First Anglo-Chinese War,
Crimean War
Awards KCB, GCB

General Sir Anthony Blaxland Stransham, GCB (22 December 1805 – October 1900), was a British military officer.

Background

Stransham was the son of Lt. Col. Anthony Stransham of the Royal Marines and grandson of Major Samuel Stransham of the Royal Marines, who planted the British flag on the Falkland Islands, claiming it for King George III.

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 attack on the City of Canton in the First Opium War in 1841.[1] He was wounded and was promoted to Captain.[2] 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.[3]

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.[4]

He saw active service for over 53 years, retiring with the rank of General on 24 December 1875.[5]

References

  1. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 19984. p. 1429. 3 June 1841. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 20071. p. 402. 15 February 1842. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
  3. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23210. p. 319. 16 January 1867. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
  4. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26947. p. 1681. 14 March 1898. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
  5. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24286. p. 256. 21 January 1876. Retrieved 5 April 2010.