Leif Newry Fitzroy Crozier
Leif Newry Fitzroy Crozier (11 June 1846 – 25 February 1901), commonly known as L. N. F. Crozier, was a Canadian Militia officer and a superintendent of the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP), now best remembered for his role in the North-West Rebellion of 1885, a resistance movement headed by Métis leader Louis Riel in what is now the modern province of Saskatchewan.
Leif Newry Fitzroy Crozier | |
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L.N.F. Crozier c. 1880 | |
| Born | 11 June 1846 Newry, Ireland, UK |
| Died | 25 February 1901 (aged 54) Cushing, Oklahoma Territory |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Dominion of Canada |
| Service/ | Canadian Militia North-West Mounted Police |
| Years of service | 1863-1873 (Canadian Militia) 1872-1886 (NWMP) |
| Rank | Major (Canadian Militia) Assistant Commissioner (NWMP) |
| Battles/wars | Fenian Raids North-West Rebellion |
| Other work | merchant and banker |
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