Lt Col Hugh Edward Joicey, 3rd Baron Joicey

Lt.-Col. Hugh Edward Joicey, 3rd Baron Joicey was educated at Harrow School, Harrow on the Hill, London, England.1 He fought in the Boer War between 1901 and 1902.1 He gained the rank of Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel.1 He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches four times.1 He was commander of the 1st Suffolk Regiment between 1915 and 1918.1 He was decorated with the award of Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.).1 He was decorated with the award of Military Cross (M.C.) of Greece.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the 14th Hussars.1 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Northumberland.1 He held the office of High Sheriff of Northumberland in 1933.1 He was chairman of Lambton Hetton and Joicey Colliers between 1940 and 1966.1 He succeeded to the title of 3rd Baronet Joicey, of Chester-le-Street, co. Durham [U.K., 1893] on 24 July 1940.1 He succeeded to the title of 3rd Baron Joicey, of Chester-le-Street, co. Durham [U.K., 1906] on 24 July 1940.1 He was chairman of Albyn Line, Tanfield Steamship Company.