Ian Hamilton Hope Meiklejohn
Commander Ian Hamilton Hope Meiklejohn, R.N. (19 November, 1896 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
His father, a Major General in the Indian Army, was deceased when Meiklejohn entered the September 1909 intake term at the Training Establishment. He listed his mother, Lady Meiklejohn, as his guardian.[1]
Meiklejohn did not impress his superior officers who described his lack of interest and initiative. He did, however, have some grasp of the German and Spanish languages. He served in Hampshire on the China Station from May 1914 to March 1915. After some time in Warspite, he was transferred to Hardy on 8 May, 1916. He trained for submarine service from 1 February to 3 April 1917. On 2 June, his general appointment to submarine work was refined to being in C 14. This lasted only until 24 August, 1917, when he was placed in Hindustan, perhaps with the thinking that his lackadaisical attitude would do less damage in a large ship. Appointments in other battleships would follow.[2]
Meiklejohn was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 March, 1918. He was placed on the Retired List at his own request with gratuity on 22 April, 1920. He was granted permission to proceed to British East Africa.[3]
Meiklejohn was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 15 March, 1926.[4]
World War II
Captured by the Italians, he became a prisoner of war. At some point, he passed into German hands.
Reverted to the Retired List on 7 December, 1945. Meiklejohn was promoted to the rank of Commander on 8 May, 1946.[5]
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Footnotes
- ↑ Meiklejohn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Meiklejohn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Meiklejohn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Meiklejohn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/6. f. 6.
- ↑ Meiklejohn Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/119/6. f. 6.
