Grand Old Man of the Army

The phrase Grand Old Man of the Army refers to General Sir Anthony Blaxland Stransham, GCB, of the Royal Marines, who served the United Kingdom in a series of colonial wars in the 19th century. Twice knighted by Queen Victoria, he was the oldest living Grand Commander of the Bath when he died, and the senior officer in the Army. See: Order of the Bath.

Related Topics:
Anthony Blaxland Stransham - Royal Marines - United Kingdom - 19th century - Queen Victoria - Grand Commander of the Bath

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In the United States, General Winfield Scott was also known as the Grand Old Man of the Army.

Related Topics:
United States - Winfield Scott

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