Born at Walmer Vicarage in Kent 31st July 1887, the son of the Revd. Fowler Babington Blogg M.A. and Helena Adela Blogg, Edward Blogg was appointed to The Lord Chancellor's Office in 1907 and joined the Territorial Force in 1909. He was promoted to Lt. in 1911, Captain in 1915, taking command of 1/4th Coy R.E. (2nd London Div.)  At the out break of war he volunteered for active service.

London Gazette Entry 4th November 1915.

For conspicuous gallantry and ability from 27th August to the 25th 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 shellfire, but he carried on his work displaying great bravery and coolness. After the assault he personally directed the consolidation of  captured positions. In Loos, he himself de-fused  the mines under the church tower, carrying out this dangerous work under heavy shell fire, thus saving many lives. 

Additionally Major Blogg was mentioned in despatches on two occasions (47th London Div. 1914-19 Amalgamated Press 1922)

Battle of Loos.

The attack at Loos was a British affair under Haig which took place on the 25th September 1915, after a four day bombardment. It was called off on the 28th September having failed to meet it's objectives which were to punch a hole in the German defences between Loos and the La Bassee Canal which the cavalry could exploit. The battle plan included the release of 5100 cylinders of Chlorine gas. Unfortunately for the British troops much of the gas was blown back to their positions. The Germans were able to deploy reserves very quickly and with their strong fortifications on Hill 70 were able to inflict appalling casualties among the British attackers . (50,000 casualties during the two stage battle.) It was the Battle of Loos that sparked the 'Shells Scandal' the death of Rudyard Kipling's son, John, and the demise of Haig.

A desirable group to a brave officer who clearly led from the front. Sold with the group is a number of copied documents and letters, extracts from various reference works, official copied PRO documents and family history. Interestingly there are copies of handwritten letters from a friend after the death of Major Blogg, that detail the obtaining of certain French Rentes/Bonds after a 'scrap in a dugout with a German.' by Blogg.The Rentes were in the possession of the friend who appears to be trying to ascertain the validity of the documents through the War Office and the French Government.

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