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Henry Fleming (Northern Ireland politician)

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Henry Fleming MBE (1871 or 1872–1956) was a unionist politician in Northern Ireland.

Fleming worked as a shipyard plater at Harland and Wolff, and served as the Irish auditor of the United Society of Boilermakers.[1] He joined the Ulster Unionist Party and, despite having no previous political experience, was elected to the Senate of Northern Ireland[2] in 1945, serving until his death in 1956.[3]

Fleming was awarded the MBE.[4]

References

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  1. ^ The Shipbuilder and Marine Engine-builder, Vol.63, p.229
  2. ^ John F. Harbinson, The Ulster Unionist Party, 1882-1973, p.206
  3. ^ Members of the Northern Ireland Senate, 1921-72, Northern Ireland Elections
  4. ^ The Commonwealth Year Book, 1956, p.205