Thomas Bland Strange

Thomas Bland Strange
Nickname(s)Gunner Jingo
Born(1831-09-15)15 September 1831
Meerut, British Raj
Died9 July 1925(1925-07-09) (aged 93)
Camberley, England
AllegianceBritish Empire
Service / branchBritish Army
Canadian Militia
Years of service1851–1885
RankMajor-General
UnitRoyal Artillery
CommandsAlberta Field Force
Battles / warsIndian Rebellion of 1857
North-West Rebellion
AwardsIndian Mutiny Medal
Mentioned in dispatches
Alma materRoyal 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’.


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