Three: Major E. B. Blogg, D.S.O., 4th London Field Company, Royal Engineers, killed in action near Hulluch on 16 March 1916

1914-15 Star (Capt., R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (Major) nearly extremely fine (3) £400-450

Entitled to D.S.O. London Gazette 4 November 1915 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and ability from 27 August to 25 September 1915, near Loos and Hill 70, when he pushed forward the construction of front line trenches with great energy. His area came under heavy fire, but he carried on his work, displaying great bravery and coolness. After the assault he personally directed the consolidation of the captured positions. In Loos, he himself unloaded the mines under the church tower, carrying out this dangerous work under heavy shell fire.’

Major Edward Basil Blogg was killed in action in France and Flanders on 16 March 1916, whilst serving with the 4th London Field Company, Royal Engineers. He is buried at Bethune Town Cemetery, France.

The following is extracted from The Roll of Honour, Volume V, by The Marquis De Ruvigny: ‘Edward Basil Blogg was born at Walmer Vicarage, Kent on 31 July 1887; educated at West Wratting Park, Cambridge; was appointed to the Lord Chamberlain’s Office in 1907, and joined the Territorial Force in 1909; gazetted Lieutenant, 3 July 1911; on the outbreak of war he volunteered for active service; promoted Captain in March 1915; served with the Expeditionary Force in France, and on the death of his Major, April 1915, took command of the 1/4th Company, Royal Engineers. While on short leave in England, his company had been moved up the line north of the Hulluch Road, and he was killed in action near that road, 16 March 1916, when in the front line trenches. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his service at the Battle of Loos, 25 September 1915, and was twice mentioned in despatches for gallant and distinguished services in the field.’