David Monteith Hamilton

Captain David Monteith Hamilton, C.M.G., R.N. (12 October, 1874 – 18 May, 1942) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Born in Nowshera and raised by his mother.

Hamilton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1897.

Hamilton was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1907.

Hamilton was admitted to Plymouth Hospital on 18 June, 1910 for treatment of facial paralysis, and was released on 12 July.

Hamilton was placed on the Retired List with the rank of Captain on 23 February, 1912.

Reverted to Retired List on 8 April, 1920.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Harry H. Smyth	Captain of H.M.S. Hussar 12 Feb, 1907^[1] – 10 Jan, 1908	Succeeded by Claude L. Cumberlege
Preceded by William F. Benwell	Divisional Naval Transport Officer, Dunkirk 27 Aug, 1917 – 26 Mar, 1919	Succeeded by Albert E. Harris
Preceded by William F. Benwell	Senior Naval Officer, Boulogne 26 Mar, 1919 – 8 Apr, 1920	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by William F. Benwell	Divisional Naval Transport Officer, Boulogne 26 Mar, 1919 – 8 Apr, 1920	Succeeded by ?