Background
HAMILTON, Gilbert Henry Claude was born on January 31, 1853. Son of Lieutenant-General Henry Meade Hamilton, Companion of the Bath.
HAMILTON, Gilbert Henry Claude was born on January 31, 1853. Son of Lieutenant-General Henry Meade Hamilton, Companion of the Bath.
Studied at Marlborough College.
Served Afghan War, 1878-1880 (despatches, medal). South Africa, 1881; South Africa, 1899-1902, in command of 14th Hussars, later Brigade-General 4th Cavalry Brigade (despatches twice, Queen’s medal, 7 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, brevet Colonel, C. B.).
Club : Naval and Military.
Spouse 1885, Florence Brooks,daughter of Henry Tootal Broadhurst.