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Revision as of 20:16, 24 February 2021

Commander Henry Hamilton, (18 May, 1892 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Hamilton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 April, 1915.[1]

Hamilton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 April, 1923.[2]

According to Captain Hunter in 1926, Hamilton was a "good turret officer and fair leader" who acted as Anti-Gas officer. Also a "keen jockey and polo player."[3]

Hamilton was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Commander on 18 May, 1932.[4]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Hugh S. Egerton
Captain of H.M. T.B. 16
4 Dec, 1917[5] – 11 Mar, 1918[6]
Succeeded by
George F. Elson
Preceded by
Aubrey E. D. Moore
Captain of H.M.S. P75
11 Mar, 1918[7] – 13 Dec, 1918[8]
Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
Guy N. W. Boyes
Captain of H.M.S. Cricket
15 Jan, 1927[9][10] – Dec, 1928[11]
Succeeded by
St. John G. H. Pitt

Footnotes

  1. Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/145/318. f. 316.
  2. Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/145/318. f. 316.
  3. Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/145/318. f. 316.
  4. Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/145/318. f. 316.
  5. Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/145/318. f. 316.
  6. Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/145/318. f. 316.
  7. Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/145/318. f. 316.
  8. Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/145/318. f. 316.
  9. Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/145/318. f. 316.
  10. The Navy List. (July, 1927). p. 228.
  11. Hamilton Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/145/318. f. 316.