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The North West Mounted Police in the 1885 Rebellion
The article defends Colonel Irvine and the North West Mounted Police role in the 1885 rebellion. It notes Irvine’s forced march to protect Prince Albert, Crozier’s controversial Duck Lake action, and Middleton’s command. It praises the Mounted Police after the revolt for guarding prisoners, patrolling, and aiding civilians, with mentions of Sam Steele and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North West Mounted Police
Mounted Police
Irvine
Prince Albert
Middleton
Crozier
Duck Lake
Regina
Carlton
Saskatchewan
Riel
Dumont
H.B.C
Sam Steele
N.W.M.P
General Strange
Calgary
Herchemer
Steele
Perry
White Fraser
Strange
C. N.G
B.C
Geo. Hope Johnston
Hope Johnston
C.P.R
Lord Strathcona
Donald Smith
James Ross
Victoria
Vancouver
Major Crozier
Battleford
Major Steele
Col
Herchmer
Fort Macleod
Lethbridge
North West