North Dalrymple-Hamilton
Captain North Dalrymple-Hamilton | |
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| Born | 17 February 1922 Devon, England, |
| Died | 8 July 2014 (aged 92) Ayr, Ayrshire |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1939–1970 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Spouse | Mary Helen Colville (m. 1949) |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton |
Captain North Edward Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany CVO DL (17 February 1922 – 8 July 2014) was a Royal Navy officer of World War II who, as gun director of the battleship HMS King George V, witnessed the sinking of the Bismarck. His father, Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton, was the commander of the battleship HMS Rodney nearby.[1][2]
He was later executive officer of the Royal Yacht HMY Britannia 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. [3] He later followed his father in serving as Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran.
References
- ^ "Capt. North Dalrymple-Hamilton - obituary". The Daily Telegraph. London. 24 August 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- ^ "Capt. North Dalrymple Hamilton". The Herald. Glasgow. 29 July 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- ^ "(North) John Frederick Dalrymple Hamilton". National Portrait Gallery.