Description: The very fine 'Inter-War 1931' C.B., 'Great War' O.B.E., group of five awarded to Engineer Rear-Admiral H. L. Parry, Royal Navy who spent most of the Great War aboard H.M.S. RepulseThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in Garrard & Co. Ltd case of issue, this inscribed 'H. L. Parry' in ink to the lining; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military Division) Officer's breast Badge, silver gilt; 1914-15 Star impressed named ENG. COMMR, H. L. PARRY. R.N.; British War and Victory Medals impressed named ENG. COMMR, H. L. PARRY. R.N., these last 4 mounted as worn, good very fine.C.B. London Gazette 3 June 1931.O.B.E. London Gazette 11 August 1919.Engineer Rear-Admiral Herbert Lyell Parry was born at Rhyl, North Wales on 14 September 1875. Joining the Royal Navy on 25 June 1896, he spent most of his service prior to the First World War in home waters apart from a short spell in China. Prior to joining Repulse on 8 August 1916, he undertook various engineering courses.Repulse participated in the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight in 1917 and Parry was rewarded for his services, the O.B.E. being conferred:'[For] maintaining the engine room of Repulse in a high state of efficiency from the date of her commissioning in August 1916'.He left Repulse on 17 December 1918 spending the remainder of his service at home and was additionally rewarded with the C.B. in 1931 prior to being placed on the retired list on 7 September 1931. Parry died at Weymouth on 12 February 1963An image of Parry taken on 13 September 1948 can be found at the National Portrait Gallery, (NPG x 97781, refers). Please view my other collector's items for sale. Overseas buyers, if you want to buy these and pay direct, this will mean you won't be paying import duty. Get in touch. I can combine postage, please just message me before payment and I can invoice you direct. If you are still bidding on items, let me know and we can discuss a later date for payment. If you have a problem with the transaction at any stage, please contact me, nothing I can do about a problem if you don't let me know first.
Price: 2945 AUD
Location: Stoneville, WA
End Time: 2024-12-21T12:27:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20.39 AUD
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Restocking fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Campaign: World War I
Product Type: Medals
Era: 1910s
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country: Britain
