George King-Hall

Admiral Sir George Fowler King-Hall (14 August 1850 – 10 September 1939) was a senior officer of the Royal Navy. He was the Royal Navy's last Commander-in-Chief, Australia Station.

Early life King-Hall was born on 14 August 1850 as the second surviving son of Admiral William King-Hall and Louisa Forman. His younger brother was Admiral Sir Herbert King-Hall.

Military career He joined the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1864 and during his time as a midshipman served aboard from 1866 to 1867.

From March 1900 to 1902, King-Hall served as Chief of Staff to Sir John Fisher during the latter's time as Commander in Chief of the Mediterranean Station, based on . He was the Senior Officer, Coast of Ireland Station, from 1906 to 1908.

King-Hall was later promoted to flag rank, and in 1911, was assigned as Commander in Chief of the Australia Station.

Later life King-Hall retired shortly after returning to England. He died on 13 September 1939.

He fathered two sons and two daughters. His eldest son was Stephen King-Hall, who served in the Royal Navy before becoming a politician. His daughters, Magdalen King-Hall and Louisa "Lou" King-Hall, were writers.