Frederick Dobson Middleton

Sir Frederick Dobson Middleton (November 4, 1825 – January 25, 1898) was a British general noted for his service throughout the Empire and particularly in the North-West Rebellion.

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November 4 - 1825 - January 25 - 1898 - British - Empire - North-West Rebellion

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Middleton held the position of Head of the Canadian Militia between 1884 and 1890. Suffering a defeat at the Battle of Fish Creek, he nonetheless proved himself a capable commander upon crushing the Métis resistance at the Battle of Batoche. For his service in the war, Middleton was knighted by Queen Victoria in 1885. He also received a medal and the sum of $20,000.

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Canadian Militia - 1884 - 1890 - Battle of Fish Creek - Métis - Battle of Batoche - Knighted - Queen Victoria - 1885

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