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Vice-Admiral William Des Vœux Hamilton, Royal Navy (17 September, 1852 – 15 February, 1907) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Hamilton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant with seniority of 22 December, 1874.[1]
Hamilton was promoted to the rank of Commander on 7 September, 1883.[2]
Hamilton was promoted to the rank of Captain on 30 June, 1889.[3]
He was reappointed a Naval Aide-de-Camp, to King Edward VII, on 25 February, 1901.[4]
Flag Rank
Hamilton was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral dated 21 January, 1903, vice Jenkings.[5]
Hamilton was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral on 13 February, 1907, vice Powell.[6]
Footnotes
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 24165. p. 6363. 25 December, 1874.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25269. p. 4509. 14 September, 1883.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 25969. p. 4738. 30 August, 1889.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27289. p. 1417. 26 February, 1901.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27518. p. 466. 23 January, 1903.
- ↑ London Gazette: no. 27995. p. 1067. 15 February, 1907.
Bibliography
- "Obituary" (Obituaries). The Times. Saturday, 16 February, 1907. Issue 38258, col F, pg. 6.
Service Records
- The National Archives. ADM 196/86.
- The National Archives. ADM 196.38.
- The National Archives. ADM 196.18.
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