Background
HUTCHISON, John de Mestre was born on September 4, 1862. Son of late Captain John Hutchison, Royal Navy.
HUTCHISON, John de Mestre was born on September 4, 1862. Son of late Captain John Hutchison, Royal Navy.
Tflluc.: Eastman’s Royal Naval Academy, Southsea. Entered navy, 1876; Sub-Lieutenant, 1882. Lieutenant, 1885; Commander, 1897.
Captain, 1903.
Midshipman, Inconstant at Alexandria, 1882 (Egypt, medal, Khedive’s star). Lieutenant, Blanche, 1893. Witu (general African medal, Witu clasp, despatches).
Extra Naval Attache, Japan, 1904-1905 (Japanese order Sacred Treasure, 2nd class, and Japanese War medal, Companion of Saint Michael and Saint George).
Chief of Staff, Mediterranean Fleet, 1909. Royal Navy; Flag Captain to Cominander-in-Chief, His Majesty’s Ship Victory, since 1910.
Club: Army and Navy.