Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton
British naval officer
About Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton
Lived 1890 – 1974 (aged 84). Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton was a British deputy Lieutenant, justice of the Peace, queen's Body Guard for Scotland and royal Company of Archers.
Sir Frederick Hew George Dalrymple-Hamilton (27 March 1890 – 26 December 1974) was a British admiral who served in World War I and World War II. He was captain of HMS Rodney when it engaged the Bismarck on 27 May 1941.
Naval career Dalrymple-Hamilton was the second son of Col Hon. North de Coigny Dalrymple-Hamilton, MVO, of Bargany, Girvan, Ayrshire, and the grandson of the 10th Earl of Stair. Sir North Dalrymple-Hamilton was his elder brother.
He joined the Royal Navy in 1905 and served in World War I. and oversaw the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck.
He was appointed Admiral Commanding, Iceland in 1941 and Naval Secretary in 1942. He went on to be Vice-Admiral Malta and Flag Officer, Central Mediterranean in April 1945.
Their son Captain North Edward Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton (1922–2014) followed his father into the Royal Navy and became executive officer of the Royal Yacht Britannia. Lady Dalrymple-Hamilton died in 1974.
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Who was Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton?
British naval officer (1890-1974)
When was Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton born?
Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton was born on 27 March 1890 in Girvan.
When did Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton die?
Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton died on 26 December 1974 in Girvan.
What was Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton's occupation?
Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton was a deputy Lieutenant, justice of the Peace, queen's Body Guard for Scotland and royal Company of Archers.
What nationality was Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton?
Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton was British.
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