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Hamilton succeeded Vice-Admiral [[Percy Moreton Scott, First Baronet|Sir Percy Scott]] in command of the [[Fifth Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|Fifth Cruiser Squadron]] on 16 February, 1909.<ref>''Hazell's Annual, 1910''. p. 199.</ref> | Hamilton succeeded Vice-Admiral [[Percy Moreton Scott, First Baronet|Sir Percy Scott]] in command of the [[Fifth Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|Fifth Cruiser Squadron]] on 16 February, 1909.<ref>''Hazell's Annual, 1910''. p. 199.</ref> | ||
| − | On 5 December, 1911, Hamilton was appointed in command of the Third and Fourth Divisions of the [[Home Fleet (Royal Navy)|Home Fleet]], which in 1912 became the [[Second Fleet (Royal Navy)|Second]] and [[Third Fleet (Royal Navy)|Third Fleets]] of the [[Home Fleets (Royal Navy)|Home Fleets]].<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 14 October, 1913. Issue '''40342''', col F, pg. 6.</ref> | + | On 5 December, 1911, Hamilton was appointed in command of the Third and Fourth Divisions of the [[Home Fleet (Royal Navy)|Home Fleet]], which in 1912 became the [[Second Fleet (Royal Navy)|Second]] and [[Third Fleet (Royal Navy)|Third Fleets]] of the [[Home Fleets (Royal Navy)|Home Fleets]].<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Tuesday, 14 October, 1913. Issue '''40342''', col F, pg. 6.</ref> He was succeeded by Vice-Admiral [[Cecil Burney|Sir Cecil Burney]] at Sheerness on 5 December, 1913.<ref>"Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 5 December, 1913. Issue '''40387''', col A, pg. 6.</ref> |
Hamilton was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 9 June, 1916.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29621/supplements/5828 (Supplement) no. 29621. p. 5828.] 13 June, 1916.</ref> | Hamilton was promoted to the rank of {{AdmRN}} on 9 June, 1916.<ref>''London Gazette'': [http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/29621/supplements/5828 (Supplement) no. 29621. p. 5828.] 13 June, 1916.</ref> | ||
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Admiral SIR Frederick Tower Hamilton, G.C.V.O., K.C.B., Royal Navy (8 March, 1856 – 4 October, 1917) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Hamilton was appointed to command Excellent on 24 February, 1905.
Hamilton succeeded Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Scott in command of the Fifth Cruiser Squadron on 16 February, 1909.[1]
On 5 December, 1911, Hamilton was appointed in command of the Third and Fourth Divisions of the Home Fleet, which in 1912 became the Second and Third Fleets of the Home Fleets.[2] He was succeeded by Vice-Admiral Sir Cecil Burney at Sheerness on 5 December, 1913.[3]
Hamilton was promoted to the rank of Admiral on 9 June, 1916.[4]
Footnotes
- ↑ Hazell's Annual, 1910. p. 199.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Tuesday, 14 October, 1913. Issue 40342, col F, pg. 6.
- ↑ "Naval and Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Friday, 5 December, 1913. Issue 40387, col A, pg. 6.
- ↑ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29621. p. 5828. 13 June, 1916.
Bibliography
- "Death of Admiral Sir F. T. Hamilton" (Obituaries). The Times. Friday, 5 October, 1917. Issue 41601, col D, pg. 11.
Papers
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/38.
Categories:
- 1856 births
- 1917 deaths
- Personalities
- Commanding Officers of H.M.S. Excellent (Gunnery Training School)
- Inspectors of Target Practice (Royal Navy)
- Rear-Admirals Commanding, Fifth Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)
- Second Sea Lords
- Commanders-in-Chief, Coast of Scotland
- Royal Navy Admirals
- Royal Navy Flag Officers
