He received two decorations from the French government and reached the rank of major in the Royal Horse Guards.
John Kenneally VC (1921–2000) claimed in writing that he was an illegitimate son of Blond by Gertrude Nowell Robinson.
[3] During WW2, Blond served in the RAF as a Wing commander and later was involved with activities on behalf of the Ministry of Production and the Board of Trade.
[4] Later, as residents of East Grinstead, he and Elaine become interested in the welfare of airmen at the local Queen Victoria Hospital and opened their home to those undergoing rehabilitation.
[6] He was the first chairman of the English Stage Company,[7] and was succeeded in that role on his death by Robin Fox and Oscar Lewenstein jointly.