GROUPS AND SINGLE DECORATIONS FOR GALLANTRY
1265
A Great War D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel E. Eton, Royal Artillery, who was decorated for his
command of the 21st Howitzer Battery, R.F.A. in 1915
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 STAR (Major E. Eton, R.F.A.); BRITISH WAR AND VICTORY
MEDALS, M.I.D. oakleaf (Lt. Col. E. Eton); JUBILEE 1935; CORONATION 1937; TERRITORIAL DECORATION, G.V.R., silver, silver-gilt,
hallmarks for London 1919, the first with recessed obverse centre-piece and slightly chipped enamel wreaths, generally
very fine and better (7) £1200-1500
D.S.O. London Gazette 14 January 1916.
Ernest Eton was born in Virginia, U.S.A., the son of A. T. Eton, in 1884, and was educated at Woolwich High School and King’s
College, London. Commissioned in the 2nd Kent R.G.A. Volunteers in 1903, he remained similarly employed until transferring to the
London R.F.A. (Territorials) in the rank of Captain in 1908. Advanced to Major in 1912, he first entered the French theatre of war as C.
O. of the 21st London Howitzer Battery in March 1915, in which unit he won his D.S.O. and was twice mentioned in despatches. He
was advanced to Lieutenant-Colonel in 1916.
1266
A Great War D.S.O. group of four awarded to Major Edward Basil Blogg, Royal Engineers, who died of wounds on 16
March 1916
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 STAR (Capt., R.E.); BRITISH WAR AND VICTORY MEDALS, M.I.
D. oak leaf (Major) mounted court style for wear, nearly extremely fine (4) £2000-2500
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.’
Edward Basil Blogg was born in Walmer Vicarage, Walmer, Kent on 31 July 1887. Educated at West Wratting Park, Cambridge, he was
appointed a Clerk to the Lord Chamberlain’s Office in 1907. In May 1909 he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 4th London
Field Company, 2nd London Divisional Engineers (T.F.), being promoted to Lieutenant in July 1911. On the outbreak of war he
volunteered for active service overseas and served with the Expeditionary Force in France. He was advanced to Temporary Captain in
February 1915 and Temporary Major in April 1915. On the death of his Major in April 1915 he took command of the 1/4th Company
Royal Engineers. For his gallant service during the battle of Loos in August/September 1915 he was awarded the D.S.O. and was twice
mentioned in despatches. In The 47th (London) Division 1914-1919, by A. H. Maude, it records, ‘Another act of gallantry, which also
won the D.S.O., was performed by Major E. B. Blogg, of the 4th London Field Coy., R.E. Beneath the church tower of Loos the enemy
had laid mines. Under heavy shell-fire Major Blogg went in and cut the fuse, thereby saving many lives’.
Major Blogg, commanding the 4th London Field Company, R.E., was killed in action on 16 March 1916 whilst on reconnaissance,
being mortally wounded by a rifle bullet, he died shortly afterwards at the 69th Field Ambulance, aged 28 years. Major Blogg was
buried in the Bethune Town Cemetery. He was the son of the late Rev. Fowler Babbington Blogg, M.A., Rector of Great Mongeham,
Deal, and Helen Adela Blogg, of Shearfold, Brede, Sussex.
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