Rear-Admiral James de Courcy Hamilton MVO (1 February 1860 – 24 February 1936) was a British Royal Navy officer and fire officer. He was the Chief Officer of the London Fire Brigade from 1903 to 1909.
James de Courcy Hamilton | |
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.png) In The Sketch, 5 August 1903 | |
| Born | 1 February 1860 |
| Died | 24 February 1936 (aged 76) London, England |
| Resting place | Golders Green |
| Occupation(s) | Military officer, fire officer |
| Spouse |
Mabel Sang (m. 1901) |
| Children | William Evelyn de Courcy Hamilton |
Biography
editHamilton joined the Royal Navy in 1873,[1] and was promoted to commander on 31 December 1895,[2] and to captain on 1 January 1901.[3] After he retired from the navy, he served as Chief Officer of the London Fire Brigade from 1903 to 1909, and for his service was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order 4th class (MVO) on 19 July 1909.[4]
Hamilton was promoted to rear-admiral on the Retired list on 22 July 1910.[5]
He married Mabel Sang in 1901, and they had a son, William Evelyn de Courcy Hamilton, in late 1902.[1][6]
James de Courcy Hamilton died at his home in London on 24 February 1936, and was cremated at Golders Green.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Rear-Admiral Hamilton". The Times. No. 47308. London. 26 February 1936. p. 14. Retrieved 20 May 2024 – via The Times Digital Archive.
- ^ "No. 26694". The London Gazette. 31 December 1895. p. 7532.
- ^ "No. 27263". The London Gazette. 4 January 1901. p. 82.
- ^ "No. 28273". The London Gazette. 23 July 1909. p. 5621.
- ^ "No. 28400". The London Gazette. 26 July 1910. p. 5396.
- ^ "Births". The Times. No. 36964. London. 30 December 1902. p. 1. Retrieved 20 May 2024 – via Newspapers.com.