Commander of the British Troops in Canada

This is a list of officers who commanded the regular troops of the British Army in Canada until 1906, when the last British garrison was withdrawn.

From 1875 there was a separate commander of the Canadian Militia. This officer was responsible to the Dominion government and was the predecessor of the present Commander of the Canadian Army.

Commanders

Lieutenant-General on the Staff, commanding the Troops in North America

Lieutenant-General on the Staff, commanding the Troops in Canada

Colonel on the Staff, commanding the Troops in Canada

  • 1902–1906: Major-General Sir Charles Sim Bremridge Parsons KCMG[16]
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References

  • Hart's Army List 1850–1908
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  9. Hart's Army List for 1871, p. 546; for 1872, p. 546; for 1873, p. 546.
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  13. "No. 25812". The London Gazette. 1 May 1888. p. 2468.
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  15. "No. 26977". The London Gazette. 14 June 1898. p. 3632.
  16. "No. 27425". The London Gazette. 15 April 1902. p. 2506.
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