Background
HAMILTON GORDON, Alex. was born in July 1859. Son of Sir Alexander Hamilton Gordon, Knight Commander of the Bath, 2nd son of 4th Earl of Aberdeen, and Caroline Emilia, daughter of Sir John F. W. Herschel. 7)i. Isabel, 2nd daughter of General G. Newmarch, late R.E.
One son one daughter
Career
Joined Royal Artillery, 1880. Served Afghan campaign, 1880 (medal). South Africa, 1899-1901 (medal and seven clasps).
Passed Staff College, 1894.
Brigade Major Resident Advisor, 1894-1897. Staff, South Africa, 1901.
School of Gunnery, 1901. Stalf, Aldershot, 1901-1904.
Headquarters, 1904-1910. Director of Military Operations, General Staff, India, since 1910.