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Neville Blond
Neville Blond Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, CMG Order of the British Empire, OBE (11 February 1896 - 4 August 1970) was born in Kingston upon Hull, Hull, Yorkshire to Bernard and Rachel Blond. He was educated at Manchester Grammar School and in Switzerland. His career began in his family’s textile business but at the start of WW1 he joined the army. He received two decorations from the French government and reached the rank of major in the Royal Horse Guards. In 1921 he resumed his work within the family business. In 1927, Blond married Eileen Rebecca Nahum; they had two sons; Anthony Blond, Anthony (1928–2008) and Peter (1929–2021). In 1944, he married secondly Elaine Marks, daughter of Michael Marks. John Kenneally VC (1921–2000) claimed in writing that he was an illegitimate son of Blond by Gertrude Nowell Robinson. Blond paid child support, but also doubted his paternity. During WW2, Blond served in the Royal Air Force, RAF as a Wing commander ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Companion Of The Order Of St Michael And St George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George IV, George IV, Prince of Wales, while he was acting as prince regent for his father, George III, King George III. It is named in honour of two military saints, Michael (archangel), Michael and Saint George, George. The Order of St Michael and St George was originally awarded to those holding commands or high position in the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean territories acquired in the Napoleonic Wars, and was subsequently extended to holders of similar office or position in other territories of the British Empire. It is at present awarded to men and women who hold high office or who render extraordinary or important non-military service to the United Kingdom in a foreign country, and can also be conferred for important or loyal service in relation to foreign and Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth affairs. Description The Order includes three class ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
