Henry Hamilton

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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
Guy N. W. Boyes
Captain of H.M.S. Cricket
15 Jan, 1927[5]
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. The Navy List. (July, 1927). p. 228.