Background
BENBOW, Henry was born on September 5, 1838. 5th son oflate James Benbow, of Thornton Heath, Surrey, and Caroline, daughter of late Benjamin Parrey.
BENBOW, Henry was born on September 5, 1838. 5th son oflate James Benbow, of Thornton Heath, Surrey, and Caroline, daughter of late Benjamin Parrey.
Studied at private school.
Entered Royal Navy as Assist.Engineer in 1861. Became Chief Engineer, 1879. Promoted (for gallantry in action) to Inspector of Machinery, 1885.
And Chief Inspector Machinery, "iSSS. Served with Naval Brigade in Nile Expedition, 18S4-85 (medal, bronze star), and repaired under heavy tire from the enemy the boiler of the “Safia,” when disabled from a shot from Fort Wad Habeshi.
Specially mentioned in despatches.
Decorated for services with Nile Expedition. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, 1891. Chief Inspector of Machinery, Royal Navy.
Retired 1893.
Spouse 1892, Elizabeth Jean, o.daughter of Late Henry Bird, Uxbridge, Middlesex.