About North Dalrymple-Hamilton
Lived 1922 – 2014 (aged 92). North Dalrymple-Hamilton was a British military officer.
Captain North Edward Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany (17 February 1922 – 8 July 2014) was a Royal Navy officer of World War II who, as gun director of the battleship , witnessed the sinking of the . His father, Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton, was the commander of the battleship nearby.
He was later executive officer of the Royal Yacht from 1958 to 1960.
He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Ayrshire in 1973.
Marriage and family On 23 July 1949, Dalrymple-Hamilton married the Hon. Mary Helen Colville, daughter of Baron Clydesmuir. The couple had two sons: (North) John Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton OBE b. 7 May 1950 James Hew Ronald Dalrymple-Hamilton b. 4 Dec 1955.
Their older son John was a page of honour to the Queen Mother and to Queen Elizabeth II. He later followed his father in serving as Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran.
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Who was North Dalrymple-Hamilton?
British officer, 1922-2014
When was North Dalrymple-Hamilton born?
North Dalrymple-Hamilton was born on 17 February 1922.
When did North Dalrymple-Hamilton die?
North Dalrymple-Hamilton died on 8 July 2014.
What was North Dalrymple-Hamilton's occupation?
North Dalrymple-Hamilton was a military officer.
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North Dalrymple-Hamilton was British.
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