The Fiji Times and Herald  reports the death at Suva of Regimental- Sgt.-Major Albert Edward Bloor. M.M.. It appeared that he was supervising the painting of the barracks, and in drawing his hand down the wall ran needle into the palm of his hand. The needle broke, and a consulting doctor advised to go to  the hospital and have it removed. He was placed under an anaesthetic, but his heart proved to be weak, and he passed away. The deceased was a son of Mr. C. J. Bloor, of the Black Horse. Stone, and was born at Stafford on Sept. 9. 1891. He went to Fiji about five years ago, and after being employed at the Government slip, took up motor work. On June 12th 1915, he enlisted with the Second Fiji Contingent, and on arrival in England was attached to the 6th Battalion Kings Royal Rifles and was thrice wounded, and was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery during a raid. later joined the Fiji Defence Force., and at the lime his death was Regimental-Sergeant-Major. He was greatly loved by all who knew him.—The funeral was one of the largest seen in Suva for many years. The Defence Force Band marched with muffled drum, and No. 3 Platoon of the Defence Force, which had been almost wholly trained by the deceased soldier, mustered about its full strength. Col. Hall and the officers of the Defence Force were present, and all sections of the community were represented.  

Source – Stafford Advertiser 24^th July 1920