Thomas Bland Strange
Thomas Bland Strange | |
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| Nickname(s) | Gunner Jingo |
| Born | 15 September 1831 Meerut, British Raj |
| Died | 9 July 1925 (aged 93) Camberley, England |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch | British Army Canadian Militia |
| Years of service | 1851–1885 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
| Commands | Alberta Field Force |
| Battles / wars | Indian Rebellion of 1857 North-West Rebellion |
| Awards | Indian Mutiny Medal Mentioned in dispatches |
| Alma mater | Royal Military Academy Woolwich |
Thomas Bland Strange (15 September 1831 – 9 July 1925), known as 'Gunner Jingo', was a British officer noted for his service with the Canadian Militia during the North-West Rebellion of 1885. As a Royal Artillery officer posted to Canada, Strange was instrumental in establishing the country's fledgeling artillery regiments following Canadian Confederation and has been referred to as the ‘Father of Canadian Artillery’.