The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Blomfield, Major-Gen. Charles James
Blomfield, Mojar-Gen. Charles James, C.B. 1904; D.S.O. 1898; b. Bow, Devonshire, 1855: 2nd s. of Rev. George J Blomfield and Isabel, d. of late Charles James Blomfield, Bishop of London; m. 1881, Henriette. d. of late Major E. Briscoe, 20th Foot; two s. Educ.: Haileybury; R.M.C. Sandhurst. Sub-Lieut, in 20th Foot, 1875; Lieut, in 20th Foot. 1875; captain in Lancashire Fusiliers, 1881; Major, 1890, Lieut-col., 1898; Adj. Lanc. Fusiliers, 1880-83; Acting Military Secretary to H.E. Commander-in-chief, Bombay Army, 1891; D.A.A.G. Bombay, 1892-97; A.A.G. Bombay, 1897; Soudan Expedition, 1898; S. African War, 1889-1902; with Ladysmith relief force (severely wounded at Spion Kop) Colonel on Staff to command District, 1900, and in command of columns in S.E. Transval and on Zululand border; commanded Harrismith and Natal Sub-District, 1902-1906. Recreations: shooting and golf. Club: Army and Navy .