Thomas Henry Blunden 1897–1969

Thomas Henry Blunden, 1897–1969 (aged 72 years)

Name

Thomas Henry Blunden

Name: Thomas Henry /Blunden/

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	27 March 1897 37 34 West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a sister	Isabel Angeline Blunden 1 April 1901 Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a mother	Emma Ray 26 February 1907 Wyalong Hospital, Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Note: Newspaper article Newspaper article MRS. H. BLUNDEN. It is with deep regret we have to chronicle the death of Mrs. Blunden, wife of Mr. H. Blunden, of West Wyalong. The sad event took place at the Hospital on Tuesday night, the cause of death being typhoid fever. The deceased lady's illness commenced some five weeks ago, and the symptoms becoming very serious, it was found necessary to remove her to the Hospital, of which institution she has been an occupant for the past three weeks. In the early part of this week her condition showed a decided improvement, and hopes were given for her recovery, but on Tuesday evening she suffered another relapse and passed away at about 9.30 p.m. Deceased was well-known and respected on the field, having been resident here for the past 13 years. She leaves a husband and four little children, besides four daughters (Mrs. Piesley of Sydney, Mrs. Wilsmith, of Temora, Mrs. Jas. Parker, and Mrs. Perry, of West Wyalong), to mourn an irreparable loss. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved ones, who received a large number of floral tributes and expressions of sympathy. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon and was largely attended the Rev. J. H. S Oldham officiating at the graveside. Mrs. Piesly travelled from Sydney to attend the funeral, and a brother of Mr. Blunden travelled all day and all night from Hillston to attend, but was unfortunate in arriving an hour too late. We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones. The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette (NSW : 1900 - 1928), Sat 2 Mar 1907
Burial of a mother	Emma Ray 28 February 1907 Church of England, Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a maternal grandmother	Catherine Herrick 9 January 1909 Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Burial of a maternal grandmother	Catherine Herrick 10 January 1909 Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Military	Australian Imperial Force 29 July 1915 Note: Enlisted 29 Jul 1915, 45th Australian Infantry Battalion at Hillston. His father gave him written permission to join. Service number - 3015. Returned to Australia 20 December 1917. Experienced shell shock, being gassed, base of his skull was accidentally fractured and he was shot.
Military Medal	Newspaper Article 29 January 1918 Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Note: Won the Military Medal. Local Boy Honoured. Won the Military Medal. Local Boy Honoured. Mr. H. Blunden, of Hillston, who for many years resided on this field, has received word from the Defence Department that his only son, Lance-Corporal Thomas H. Blunden (who, by the way, was born here), has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous services rendered in the field. Lance-Corporal Blunden is a brother of Mrs. Stanley Perry and Mrs, Jas. T. Parker, of West Wyalong. The official communication from the Defence Department is as follows: â Base Records Office, A.I.F., Melbourne, 22nd August, 1917, Sir,âI have much pleasure in forwarding here under copy of extract from Fourth Supplement No. 30036 to the " London Gazette," dated 24th April, 1917, relating to the conspicuous services rendered by your son, No. 3015, Lance Corporal T. H. Blunden, 45th Battalion. Awarded the Military Medal His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the field to the undermentioned non commissioned officer No. 3015, Lance-Corporal Thomas Henry Blunden. The above has been promulgated in Commonwealth of Australian "Gazette,'' No. 138 of 21st August, 1917.â Yours faithfully, J. McLEAN, Major, Officer-in-charge, Base Records. The Military Medal was awarded to this gallant young soldier in April, 1917, and in September last he was seriously wounded in France, with gun-shot wounds and fractured skull. He is still in hospital, and improving very slowly. The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette (NSW : 1900 - 1928) Tuesday 29 January 1918 p 2 Article
Marriage	Amelia Clara Templeman — View this family 1919 (aged 21 years) Hillston, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a son	Leonard Thomas Blunden 21 January 1920 Hillston, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a daughter	Joan Allison Blunden 5 January 1922 Hillston, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a sister	Clara Josephine Blunden 6 July 1940 District Hospital, West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Note: Newspaper article Newspaper article OBITUARY MRS. C. H. AMEY The death of Mrs. Clara Josephine Amey, wife of Mr. C. H. Amey, of Bena Road, Girra, removes an old and highly-esteemed resident of West Wyalong and district. Mrs. Amey had been ill for about a fortnight prior to her death, when she suffered a paralytic stroke, and was admitted to the Wyalong District Hospital. The late Mrs. Amey was born at Hay 49 years ago. She came to West Wyalong with her parents, Mr. H. R. Blunden and the late Mrs. Blunden, when a child, and practically the whole of her life was spent at West Wyalong and in the district. She was married to Mr. Amey in 1912, and has lived on their property on the Bena Road ever since. Many friends and acquaintances pay tribute to her kindly and charitable nature and her good neighborly qualities, and express regret at the passing of this estimable citizen. There was a representative attendance at the funeral on Monday afternoon, the remains being interred in the Church of England portion of the Wyalong cemetery. The Rev. H. C. Barratt officiated at the graveside, and the mortuary arrangements were in hands of Messrs R. and G. Stephenson. Deceased is survived by her husband and family of five sons and three daughters and her father, Mr. H. Blunden, of Goolagong, five sisters, Mrs. James Parker, West Wyalong, Mrs. F. Wilesmith, Ariah Park, Mrs. K. Perry, Bankstown, Mrs. J. Green, Hillston, Mrs. O. Peasley, Goolagong, and one brother, Mr. Thomas Blunden, Hillston. The West Wyalong Advocate (NSW : 1928 - 1954), Mon 15 Jul 1940
Burial of a sister	Clara Josephine Blunden 8 July 1940 Church of England, West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Military	Australian Army 22 June 1942 Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Note: Enlisted on 22 Jun 1942 at Hillston. Service number - N382267. Discharged on 30 Sep 1945, rank - Corporal. Posting at discharge - 17 Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps.
Death of a father	Henry Rayner Blunden 29 November 1942 Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Note: Newspaper Article Newspaper Article OBITUARY - HENRY RAYNOR BLUNDEN. One of the oldest residents of the Hillston district passed peacefully away at the local hospital on Sunday last, in the person of Mr. Henry Raynor Blunden. Deceased, who was born at Bendigo, had reached the age of 83 years, and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. R. Blunden, of Bendigo. He first came to Hillston when only a lad, and for several years was a driver for Cobb & Co., on the Carrathool-Booligal-Gunbar runs. He was also one of the early mailmen, being engaged in conveying mails per pack-horse in the infancy of the district. He was married at Hillston, when 22, to Miss Emma Ray, of Hay, and seven sons and one daughter were born of the union. His widow predeceased him some time ago. His son, Mr. Thos. Blunden and one daughter, Mrs. J. Green, still reside in Hillston. Two brothers, Messrs. Fred and Ted. Blunden, also survive, and a large number of grandchildren and great grand children. Of late years he had led a retired life, and spent a good deal of time in the Cooragong district. The last months of his life were spent with his daughter, Mrs. J. Green, and it was from her home that he entered hospital on Friday last. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon in the Church of England portion of the Hillston cemetery, Rev. C. Williamson (Presbyterian) officiated, and the arrangements were in the hands of Mrs. L. D. Wilson. The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser (NSW : 1898 - 1952), Thu 3 Dec 1942
Burial of a father	Henry Rayner Blunden 30 November 1942 Church of England Cemetery, Hillston, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a sister	Louisa Emmaline Blunden 1950 Newtown, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a sister	Catherine Jane Blunden 1968 Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia Source citation: Footnote: New South Wales, Australia BD&M Number 29018/1968 INDI:EVEN:SOUR:_FOOT: New South Wales, Australia BD&M Number 29018/1968
Death	17 May 1969 (aged 72 years) Hillston, New South Wales, Australia
Burial	May 1969 (0 after death) Hillston Cemetery, Hillston, New South Wales, Australia

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Family with parents
father	Links Birth: 13 July 1859 — Peg Leg Gully, Eaglehawk, Victoria, Australia Marriage: 8 January 1883 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Death: 29 November 1942 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 30 November 1942 — Church of England Cemetery, Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Emma Ray Louisa Emmaline Blunden Mary E Blunden Catherine Jane Blunden Clara Josephine Blunden Daisy May Victoria Blunden Annetta Maude Blunden Henry Raynor Blunden Thomas Henry Blunden Isabel Angeline Blunden Henry Rayner Blunden 1859–1942 Birth: 13 July 1859 — Peg Leg Gully, Eaglehawk, Victoria, Australia Death: 29 November 1942 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia
mother	Links Birth: 6 April 1862 35 33 — Uardry Station, Murrumbidgee River near Hay, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 8 January 1883 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Death: 26 February 1907 — Wyalong Hospital, Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 28 February 1907 — Church of England, Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Henry Rayner Blunden Louisa Emmaline Blunden Mary E Blunden Catherine Jane Blunden Clara Josephine Blunden Daisy May Victoria Blunden Annetta Maude Blunden Henry Raynor Blunden Thomas Henry Blunden Isabel Angeline Blunden Emma Ray 1862–1907 Birth: 6 April 1862 35 33 — Uardry Station, Murrumbidgee River near Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 26 February 1907 — Wyalong Hospital, Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Marriage — 8 January 1883 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: 1884 24 21 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1950 — Newtown, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Owen Matthew Peasley Violet Agnes Peasley Louisa Emmaline Blunden 1884–1950 Birth: 1884 24 21 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1950 — Newtown, New South Wales, Australia
11 years elder sister	Links Birth: 1894 34 31 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary E Blunden 1894–… Birth: 1894 34 31 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia
-8 years elder sister	Links Birth: 1885 25 22 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1968 — Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Frederick Charles Wilesmith Pearl Emiline Elizabeth Wilesmith Stanley Gordon Wilesmith Gladys Wilesmith Albert Wilesmith Robert Wilesmith Ivy Wilesmith Catherine Jane Blunden 1885–1968 Birth: 1885 25 22 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1968 — Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia
7 years elder sister	Links Birth: 9 January 1892 32 29 — Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia Death: 6 July 1940 — District Hospital, West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 8 July 1940 — Church of England, West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Charles Henry Amey Florence Lilian Amey George Allan Amey Ruth Bride Amey Thomas Henry Amey Bruce Gordon Amey Charles Henry Amey Family with spouse Arthur James Blunden Clara Josephine Blunden 1892–1940 Birth: 9 January 1892 32 29 — Carrathool, New South Wales, Australia Death: 6 July 1940 — District Hospital, West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
-5 years elder sister	Links Birth: 20 May 1887 27 25 — Wooloondool, near Hay, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 20 December 1905 — Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia Death: 8 October 1981 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Stanley Edward Athelston Perry Ivo Garnett A Perry Dorothy Sarah Perry Rene Frances May Perry Joyce D W Perry Elsie Helena Perry Stanley Thomas Perry June Velma Perry Tosca Ruby Perry Douglas Stanley Perry Daisy May Victoria Blunden 1887–1981 Birth: 20 May 1887 27 25 — Wooloondool, near Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 8 October 1981 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: 24 May 1889 29 27 — West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 12 December 1906 — West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 26 January 1980 — Royal Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Talbot Parker Evelyn Maude Parker Elsie Parker James T Parker Reginald Henry Parker George William Parker Daisy May Parker Annetta Maude Parker Kate Parker John Parker Elsie May Parker Isabel Parker Un-named Parker Mavis Parker Athelston Parker Annetta Maude Blunden 1889–1980 Birth: 24 May 1889 29 27 — West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 26 January 1980 — Royal Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
19 months elder brother	Links Birth: November 1890 31 28 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 2 January 1891 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Henry Raynor Blunden 1890–1891 Birth: November 1890 31 28 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 2 January 1891 — Hay, New South Wales, Australia
7 years himself	Links Birth: 27 March 1897 37 34 — West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Military: Australian Imperial Force — 29 July 1915 Military Medal: Newspaper Article — 29 January 1918 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1919 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Military: Australian Army — 22 June 1942 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Death: 17 May 1969 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Burial: May 1969 — Hillston Cemetery, Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Amelia Clara Templeman Joan Allison Blunden Leonard Thomas Blunden Thomas Henry Blunden 1897–1969 Birth: 27 March 1897 37 34 — West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 17 May 1969 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia
4 years younger sister	Links Birth: 1 April 1901 41 38 — Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 16 November 1992 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 18 November 1992 — Rookwood Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Percy Green Family with spouse John Henry (Peter) Blunden Isabel Angeline Blunden 1901–1992 Birth: 1 April 1901 41 38 — Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 16 November 1992 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Family with Amelia Clara Templeman
himself	Links Birth: 27 March 1897 37 34 — West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Military: Australian Imperial Force — 29 July 1915 Military Medal: Newspaper Article — 29 January 1918 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1919 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Military: Australian Army — 22 June 1942 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Death: 17 May 1969 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Burial: May 1969 — Hillston Cemetery, Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Amelia Clara Templeman Joan Allison Blunden Leonard Thomas Blunden Thomas Henry Blunden 1897–1969 Birth: 27 March 1897 37 34 — West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 17 May 1969 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia
wife	Links Birth: 1901 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1919 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Death: 8 August 1972 — Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Burial: August 1972 — Sandgate Cemetery, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Thomas Henry Blunden Joan Allison Blunden Leonard Thomas Blunden Amelia Clara Templeman 1901–1972 Birth: 1901 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Death: 8 August 1972 — Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Marriage — 1919 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia
3 years daughter	Links Birth: 5 January 1922 24 21 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Death: 21 March 2001 — Beresfield, New South Wales, Australia Burial: March 2001 — Sandgate Cemetery, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Cecil Gordon Arnold Denis Clive Arnold Family with spouse Robert Arnold Schuck Joan Allison Blunden 1922–2001 Birth: 5 January 1922 24 21 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Death: 21 March 2001 — Beresfield, New South Wales, Australia
-23 months son	Links Birth: 21 January 1920 22 19 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Military: Australian Army — 15 July 1941 — Recruiting Depot E C, New South Wales, Australia Death: 21 December 1970 — Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Burial: 24 December 1970 — Norwood Park, Mitchell, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ellen May Howell Clive Edwin Blunden Leonard Thomas Blunden 1920–1970 Birth: 21 January 1920 22 19 — Hillston, New South Wales, Australia Death: 21 December 1970 — Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Military	Enlisted 29 Jul 1915, 45th Australian Infantry Battalion at Hillston. His father gave him written permission to join. Service number - 3015. Returned to Australia 20 December 1917. Experienced shell shock, being gassed, base of his skull was accidentally fractured and he was shot.
Military Medal	Won the Military Medal. Local Boy Honoured. Mr. H. Blunden, of Hillston, who for many years resided on this field, has received word from the Defence Department that his only son, Lance-Corporal Thomas H. Blunden (who, by the way, was born here), has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous services rendered in the field. Lance-Corporal Blunden is a brother of Mrs. Stanley Perry and Mrs, Jas. T. Parker, of West Wyalong. The official communication from the Defence Department is as follows: â Base Records Office, A.I.F., Melbourne, 22nd August, 1917, Sir,âI have much pleasure in forwarding here under copy of extract from Fourth Supplement No. 30036 to the " London Gazette," dated 24th April, 1917, relating to the conspicuous services rendered by your son, No. 3015, Lance Corporal T. H. Blunden, 45th Battalion. Awarded the Military Medal His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for bravery in the field to the undermentioned non commissioned officer No. 3015, Lance-Corporal Thomas Henry Blunden. The above has been promulgated in Commonwealth of Australian "Gazette,'' No. 138 of 21st August, 1917.â Yours faithfully, J. McLEAN, Major, Officer-in-charge, Base Records. The Military Medal was awarded to this gallant young soldier in April, 1917, and in September last he was seriously wounded in France, with gun-shot wounds and fractured skull. He is still in hospital, and improving very slowly. The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette (NSW : 1900 - 1928) Tuesday 29 January 1918 p 2 Article
Military	Enlisted on 22 Jun 1942 at Hillston. Service number - N382267. Discharged on 30 Sep 1945, rank - Corporal. Posting at discharge - 17 Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps.

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10 December 2019 – 12:15:49

Author of last change: Sandie McKoy

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Family with parents
father	Henry Rayner Blunden 1859–1942
mother Parents Edward Ray Catherine Herrick	Emma Ray 1862–1907
elder sister Family Owen Matthew Peasley Violet Agnes Peasley Private	Louisa Emmaline Blunden 1884–1950
elder sister	Mary E Blunden 1894–…
elder sister Family Frederick Charles Wilesmith Pearl Emiline Elizabeth Wilesmith Stanley Gordon Wilesmith Private Gladys Wilesmith Albert Wilesmith Robert Wilesmith Ivy Wilesmith	Catherine Jane Blunden 1885–1968
elder sister Family Charles Henry Amey Florence Lilian Amey George Allan Amey Private Ruth Bride Amey Private Thomas Henry Amey Private Bruce Gordon Amey Charles Henry Amey Family Arthur James Blunden	Clara Josephine Blunden 1892–1940
elder sister Family Stanley Edward Athelston Perry Ivo Garnett A Perry Dorothy Sarah Perry Rene Frances May Perry Joyce D W Perry Elsie Helena Perry Stanley Thomas Perry June Velma Perry Tosca Ruby Perry Douglas Stanley Perry	Daisy May Victoria Blunden 1887–1981
elder sister Family James Talbot Parker Evelyn Maude Parker Elsie Parker James T Parker Reginald Henry Parker George William Parker Daisy May Parker Annetta Maude Parker Kate Parker John Parker Elsie May Parker Isabel Parker Un-named Parker Mavis Parker Athelston Parker	Annetta Maude Blunden 1889–1980
elder brother	Henry Raynor Blunden 1890–1891
himself	Thomas Henry Blunden 1897–1969
younger sister Family James Percy Green Private Private Private Family John Henry (Peter) Blunden	Isabel Angeline Blunden 1901–1992

Family with Amelia Clara Templeman
himself	Thomas Henry Blunden 1897–1969
wife	Amelia Clara Templeman 1901–1972
daughter Family Cecil Gordon Arnold Private Denis Clive Arnold Family Robert Arnold Schuck Private	Joan Allison Blunden 1922–2001
son Family Ellen May Howell Private Clive Edwin Blunden Private Private Private	Leonard Thomas Blunden 1920–1970

Descendants

Thomas Henry Blunden(1897–1969)
- Amelia Clara Templeman1919
  - Joan Allison Blunden(1922–2001)
  - Leonard Thomas Blunden(1920–1970)