Houghton was appointed as a Naval Cadet in January 1913 and served at the Royal Naval College of Canada in Halifax
in bronzed metal (magnetic) with the bronzing having worn off due to age and wear
On one instance which occurred in the fall of 1942
They now realised they were dealing with a very large bomb and ensured that the immediate area was evacuated and that staff in the surrounding buildings were warned before they began the dangerous task of rendering the device safe
A 5Th Class German Eagle Order; Officer By Godet With Case Archive Houghton was appointed as aSilver gilt with white enamels, maker marked "21" (Godet & Shn, Berlin) and marked "900" (silver) on the ring, 45 mm x 50. 7 mm inclusive of its ball suspension, original ribbon with pinback, very light contact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, eagle insignia on the lid, marked "Deutscher Adlerorden V. Klasse" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, lightly scuffing and soiling evident on the exterior, case very fine.