James Angus Douglas-Hamilton
From The Dreadnought Project
Jump to navigationJump to search
Commander James Angus Douglas-Hamilton, R.N., Retired (13 August, 1890 – ) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
The son of Reverend Douglas Hamilton was raised by his guardian, G. F. Bowles, Esq..
Douglas-Hamilton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 31 August, 1912.[1]
Douglas-Hamilton was appointed in command of the destroyer Obedient on 16 April, 1918.[2]
Post-War
Douglas-Hamilton was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 31 August, 1920.
Douglas-Hamilton was placed on the Retired List at his own request with the rank of Commander on 19 August, 1933.
World War II
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by William G. A. Shuttleworth |
Captain of H.M. T.B. 34 15 Feb, 1916[3] – 12 Nov, 1916[4] |
Succeeded by Anthony Blacklock |
| Preceded by Frank A. Rothera |
Captain of H.M.S. Test 12 Nov, 1916[5] – 16 Aug, 1917[Inference] |
Succeeded by Hubert C. Oliver |
| Preceded by Edward R. M. Geake |
Captain of H.M.S. Spitfire 16 Aug, 1917[6] |
Succeeded by William V. H. Harris |
| Preceded by Charles G. Stuart |
Captain of H.M.S. Obedient 16 Apr, 1918[7] |
Succeeded by Michael K. H. Kennedy |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 22.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 854, and January to check year.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1916). p. 401.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). pp. 398oo, 401.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1917). p. 398g.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 398.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 854, and January to check year.
