North Dalrymple-Hamilton
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United Kingdom
United KingdomBranch
Royal Navy
Royal NavyNorth Dalrymple-Hamilton | |
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| Born | 17 February 1922 Devon, England, |
| Died | 8 July 2014 (aged 92) Ayr, Ayrshire |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1939–1970 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Spouse |
Mary Helen Colville (m. 1949) |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton |
Captain North Edward Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany CVO MBE DSC JP DL (17 February 1922 – 8 July 2014) was a Royal Navy officer of World War II who, as gun director of the battleship HMS King George V, witnessed the sinking of the Bismarck. His father, Frederick Dalrymple-Hamilton, was the commander of the battleship HMS Rodney nearby.[1][2]
He was later executive officer of the Royal Yacht HMY Britannia from 1958 to 1960.
He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Ayrshire in 1973.
