Military OBE; GV Silver Hallmarks.
1914/15 Star 270703 H J Northey CERA2 RN
British War Medal - Art Eng H J Northey RN (I feel this medal is officially renamed in a poor fashion)
Victory Medal - Art Eng H J Northey RN
Defence Medal
War Medal
GV MSM – 270703 H J Northey CERA 2Cl “Griffon 1918”
George V LSGC – 270703 H J Northey CERA HMS Leander.
Condition GVF
Henry John Northey was born in Bexhill, Sussex on 3rd October 1880. He joined the Royal Navy on 2nd June 1902, signing on for 12 years. In civilian life, he had worked as an 'Engine Smith'.
Northey was awarded the Long Service Good Conduct Medal in 1917. He was Mentioned in Despatches twice, 25.5.1917 and 1.10.1918, awarded the Meritorious Service Medal on 14th February 1919, ' For Services in Cruisers Employed on Escort, Convoy, and Patrol Duties during 1917 and 1918, while serving on 'HMS Griffon'.
He had been promoted to Lieutenant on 3rd October 1918 and was awarded the OBE on 1st January 1919. The award was given for his part in repairing the Minesweeper 'HMS Tedworth', which had been damaged on 26th December 1918.
Placed on the retired list on 1st May 1920, he was called up again on 1st September 1939 and served at home for the duration of the Second World War. Northey passed away in Cornwall in 1957.
