Quentin Mangnall Bluhm

Quentin was the son of Helen Mangnall (FM178) and Quentin Theodore Bluhm who were married in 1881 (RoM Chorlton 1881 Q2 8c 1014). Quentin was born about 1883 in Broughton, Salford, Manchester.

The 1891 Census shows that Quentin was living with his parents at Lyndhurst on Holden Street in Broughton, Salford. His father was a Stocks and Shares Broker.

The London Gazette of June 4th 1907 records: "5th (Ardwick) Volunteer Battalion, The Manchester Regiment; Quentin Mangnall Bluhm, gentleman, to be Second Lieutenant. Dated 7th April, 1907."

The London Gazette also records Quentin's promotion to Lieutenant on the 1st April 1908.

Quentin served as a captain in the 1/8 Manchester Regiment in World War I.
In 1920 "Major Quentin Mangnall Bluhm, 1/8th Bn., Manch.R., T.F." was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO).

He is recorded in the 1924 directory for Lytham St Annes as :-
Bluhm Quentin Mangnall, D.S.O., F.R.I.B.A., Architect and Surveyor, 42 Wood st, St. Annes; h. 34 Devonshire rd, St. Annes; and at Preston

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