Robert Cecil Hamilton
Vice-Admiral, retired Robert Cecil Hamilton (31 January, 1882 – 31 July, 1947) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Life & Career
Hamilton was born in Marylebone, the third son of Lord George Hamilton.[1]
Hamilton was promoted to Lieutenant on 31 July, 1901.[2]
He married Edith Maud Paley on 30 May, 1911.[3]
Hamilton was promoted to Commander on 30 June, 1913.[4]
The Great War
Hamilton was appointed to Agincourt as torpedo officer in August, 1914. He was to remain in her a considerable time, becoming her executive officer on 7 January, 1917.[5]
Post-war
Hamilton was promoted to Captain on 31 December, 1918.[6]
Hamilton was appointed in command of Agincourt on 19 February, 1919 vice Mawbey.[7][8]
He was appointed in command of Conqueror in June 1921.
He served as captain of Centurion from July 1928 to November 1929.
Hamilton was promoted to Rear-Admiral on 3 April, 1930 and was placed on the Retired List the next day.[9]
Hamilton was promoted to Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 19 July, 1935. Declared unfit for further service in 1940, he died on 31 July, 1947.[10]
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/46.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/125.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/142.
- The National Archives. ADM 196/91.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Porcupine 28 Apr, 1902[11] – 1 Aug, 1902[12] |
Succeeded by Alan C. Bruce |
| Preceded by John Michael de Robeck |
Captain of H.M.S. Angler 1 Aug, 1902[13] – c. 8 Nov, 1902[14] |
Succeeded by John R. Corner |
| Preceded by Henry L. Mawbey |
Captain of H.M.S. Agincourt 19 Feb, 1919[15] |
Succeeded by Vincent L. Bowring |
| Preceded by Arthur J. Davies |
Captain of H.M.S. King George V 14 Sep, 1920[16] |
Succeeded by Bertram S. Thesiger |
| Preceded by Cecil M. Staveley |
Captain of H.M.S. Conqueror Jun, 1921[17] – 1 Apr, 1922[18] |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Despatch 1 Apr, 1922[19] – May, 1924[20] |
Succeeded by Andrew B. Cunningham |
| Preceded by Alfred F. B. Carpenter |
Captain of Chatham Dockyard 1 Feb, 1926[21] – 1 Feb, 1928[22] |
Succeeded by Arthur K. Betty |
| Preceded by Robert S. MacFarlan |
Captain of H.M.S. Centurion 27 Jul, 1928[23] – 11 Nov, 1929[24] |
Succeeded by Aubrey T. Tillard |
Footnotes
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67. Wikipedia.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1919). p. 725.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1919). p. 725.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/46. f. 67.
