Background
Hobkirk, Michael Dalgliesh was born on December 9, 1924. Son of Roy and Phyllis Hobkirk.
Hobkirk, Michael Dalgliesh was born on December 9, 1924. Son of Roy and Phyllis Hobkirk.
Student, Marlborough College, 1942. Bachelor in Social Studies, Oxford University, 1947. Master of Arts, Oxford University, 1949.
With War Office, 1949-1963, MoD, 1963-1970. Member directing staff National Defense College, 1970-1974. With Brookings Institution, Washington, 1974-1975, Lord Chancellor's Department, 1975-1980, principal establishment and finance officer, 1977-1980.
Assistant under-secretary of State MoD, 1980-1982. Senior fellow National Defense University, Washington, 1982-1983.
Lieutenant RAC, 1943-1947. Captain RAEC. Member United Oxford, Cambridge University Club.
Married Lucy Preble, 1952. 2 children.