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William Dillon Otter

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1843 – 1929

1850187519001925Second Boer War · 1899-1902Battle of Paardeberg — February 18, 1900 · United Kingdom · Second Boer War

Active service 1900 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 57.

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General Sir William Dillon Otter was a professional Canadian soldier who became the first Canadian-born Chief of the General Staff, the head of the Canadian Militia. He led troops in the suppression of the 1885 rebellion.

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