Background
Data Encryption Standard VCEUX, - Charles Hamilton was born on December 22, 1853. Son of late Major Thos. Des Vceux of Portarlington, Queen's Company.
Data Encryption Standard VCEUX, - Charles Hamilton was born on December 22, 1853. Son of late Major Thos. Des Vceux of Portarlington, Queen's Company.
Sandhurst.
Entered 37th Foot, 1872. Captain.Indian Army, 18S4. Major, 1892; LieutenantColonel and Baronet-Colonel, 1898.
Colonel, 1902.
Major-General, 1904. Lieutenant-General 1908. Served with Dongola Expedition, 1896 (medal, Khedive’s medal).
North-west Frontier of India, 1897-1898 (despatches, medal, 2 clasps). Tirah Expedition, 1897-1898 (despatches, clasp, Baronet of Colonel).
Commanding 5tli (Mhow) Division in India since 1907.
Club: Junior Naval and Military.
Spouse 1887, Eleanor May,daughter of Doctorate. T. Seymour.