Robert Cecil Hamilton

Vice-Admiral, retired Robert Cecil Hamilton (31 January, 1882 – 31 July, 1947) was an officer of the Royal Navy during the First World War.

Life & Career

Hamilton was born in Marylebone, the third son of Lord George Hamilton.

Hamilton was promoted to Lieutenant on 31 July, 1901.

He married Edith Maud Paley on 30 May, 1911.

Hamilton was promoted to Commander on 30 June, 1913.

The Great War

Hamilton was appointed to Agincourt as torpedo officer in August, 1914. He was to remain in her a considerable time, becoming her executive officer on 7 January, 1917.

Post-war

Hamilton was promoted to Captain on 31 December, 1918.

Hamilton was appointed in command of Agincourt on 19 February, 1919 vice Mawbey.

He was appointed in command of Conqueror in June 1921.

He served as captain of Centurion from July 1928 to November 1929.

Hamilton was promoted to Rear-Admiral on 3 April, 1930 and was placed on the Retired List the next day.

Hamilton was promoted to Vice-Admiral on the Retired List on 19 July, 1935. Declared unfit for further service in 1940, he died on 31 July, 1947.

See Also

• H.M.S. Agincourt at the Battle of Jutland

Service Records

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• The National Archives. ADM 196/125.
• The National Archives. ADM 196/142.
• The National Archives. ADM 196/91.

Naval Appointments
Preceded by George G. Codrington	Captain of H.M.S. Porcupine 28 Apr, 1902 – 1 Aug, 1902	Succeeded by George N. Ballard
Preceded by George G. Codrington	Captain of H.M.S. Angler 1 Aug, 1902 – c. 8 Nov, 1902	Succeeded by Harry T. Mosse
Preceded by Henry L. Mawbey	Captain of H.M.S. Agincourt 19 Feb, 1919 – 23 Jun, 1919	Succeeded by Vincent L. Bowring
Preceded by Arthur J. Davies	Captain of H.M.S. King George V 14 Sep, 1920 – Jun, 1921	Succeeded by Bertram S. Thesiger
Preceded by Frank Powell	Captain of H.M.S. Conqueror c. 1 Jun, 1921 – 1 Apr, 1922	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. Despatch 1 Apr, 1922 – May, 1924	Succeeded by Robert C. Davenport
Preceded by Alfred F. B. Carpenter	Captain of Chatham Dockyard 1 Feb, 1926 – 1 Feb, 1928	Succeeded by Arthur K. Betty
Preceded by Robert S. MacFarlan	Captain of H.M.S. Centurion 27 Jul, 1928 – 11 Nov, 1929	Succeeded by Aubrey T. Tillard