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E005653 - Blond, Neville (1896 - 1970)
Title:
Blond, Neville (1896 - 1970)
Author:
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Identifier:
RCS: E005653
Publisher:
London : Royal College of Surgeons of England
Publication Date:
2014-07-14
Description:
Obituary for Blond, Neville (1896 - 1970), Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Language:
English
Source:
Plarr's Lives of the Fellows
Full Name:
Blond, Neville
Date of Birth:
11 February 1896
Place of Birth:
Hull, Yorkshire
Date of Death:
4 August 1970
Occupation:
Titles/Qualifications:
CMG 1950

OBE 1945

Croix de Guerre avec Palme

Officier, Légion d'Honneur

Hon FRCS 1969
Details:
Blond was a generous benefactor to the College, in conjunction with his relatives in the Marks family. He had made his wealth as a textile manufacturer in Manchester, and also served with distinction in both world wars, and as a public servant in influential positions in Whitehall, Paris, Washington and Ottawa. Blond was born at Hull, Yorkshire on 11 February 1896 and educated at Manchester Grammar School. He served in France 1914-18, reaching the rank of Major, Royal Horse Guards, and winning the Croix de Guerre avec Palme and appointment as Officier, Légion d'Honneur. He served as a Wing Commander in RAF Fighter Command 1940-42, and subsequently with the Ministry of Production and the Board of Trade. He was a Vice-President of the British Legion for the North-West area 1933-48. He was United Kingdom Trade Adviser in the United States 1948-49, honorary trade adviser to the Board of Trade on North American exports 1949-51, and special trade adviser to the British High Commissioner in Canada. He was created OBE and CMG for his services. Blond was a Past Master of the Company of Pattenmakers and a Freeman of the City of London. In recognition of his benefactions Blond was elected an Honorary Fellow of the College. He died on 4 August 1970 aged 74, survived by his wife Elaine, daughter of Michael Marks, and by his two sons of his first marriage. One of his sons, Anthony Blond, undertook publication of *A History of the Royal College of Surgeons of England*, written by Sir Zachary Cope, in 1959.
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Copyright (c) The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Collection:
Plarr's Lives of the Fellows
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Obituary
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Root/Lives of the Fellows/E005000-E005999/E005600-E005699
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