Thomas Bland Strange
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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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Thomas Bland Strange | |
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Nickname(s) | Gunner Jingo |
Born | (1831-09-15)15 September 1831 Meerut, British Raj |
Died | 9 July 1925(1925-07-09) (aged 93) Camberley, England |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Service/ | British Army Canadian Militia |
Years of service | 1851–1885 |
Rank | Major-General |
Unit | Royal Artillery |
Commands held | 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 |
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