About John Graham Hamilton
Lived 1910 – 1994 (aged 84). John Graham Hamilton was a naval officer.
Admiral Sir John Graham Hamilton, (12 July 1910 – 27 October 1994) was a Royal Navy officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet from 1964 to 1967.
Naval career Hamilton joined the Royal Navy in 1924, and specialised in gunnery in 1936.
After the war, Hamilton commanded , and was promoted to captain on 30 Jun 1949, before becoming deputy director of Radio Equipment in 1950. He went on to be commander of the 5th Destroyer Squadron in 1952 and Director of Naval Ordnance at the Admiralty in 1954. He was given command of the cruiser in 1956 and became Naval Secretary in 1958. Then he became Flag Officer (Flotillas) for the Home Fleet in 1960 and Flag Officer, Air (Home) in 1962. His last appointment was as Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean Fleet and NATO Commander Allied Forces Mediterranean in 1964. He retired in 1967.
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Who was John Graham Hamilton?
Royal Navy admiral (1910-1994)
When was John Graham Hamilton born?
John Graham Hamilton was born on 12 July 1910.
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John Graham Hamilton died on 27 October 1994 in Abbotsbury.
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John Graham Hamilton was a naval officer.
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