St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen
Son of Richard and Ada Blandy, of Madeira. Husband
of Juanita Blandy (nee Marett), of Woodside, Crowthorne,
Berks.
Died of pneumonia, aged 36 years
NEWS ITEM in Jersey Evening Post
of Monday 10 April 1916
Roll of Honour. It is with deep regret
we record the death of Captain Claude M Blandy of the
Royal Field Artillery which took place in France on
Saturday last from an illness contracted whilst on active
service. The deceased officer served for some years
in the local artillery and was gazetted Captain in 1907.
He was a most capable officer and was greatly respected
by the NCOs and men. For some time he was Militia Aide
de Camp to His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor and
resigned that position during 1911 when he left the
Island for Canada. Though not over-robust, at the outbreak
of hostilities he quickly answered the call and returning
to Jersey was appointed Captain in the Royal Field Artillery
and during 1915 proceeded to France with his Battery,
with which he has seen much service. Some little time
ago he was seized with illness and unfortunately did
not rally but passed away as stated above on Saturday
last. To the widow Juanita Blandy (nee Marett) and the
other members of the family we beg to tender our sincere
condolences in their bereavement.
Commonwealth
War Graves Commission Record
Picture
courtesy of Mike & Rosemary Thomas
