Ian Hamilton in United Kingdom

History of the General Sir Ian Hamilton (1853-1947)

The following commentary about General Sir Ian Hamilton (1853-1947) in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): Commanded Allied troops at Gallipoli during the First World War until October 1915.

Entered army in 1873. Saw action in numerous theatres and rose to become Colonel in 1891. Promoted to Lieutenant-General during Boer War, and held succession of senior commands, culminating in General Officer Commanding in Chief Mediterranean (1910-1915). Promoted to full General in 1914, and commanded Mediterranean Expeditionary Force at the Dardanelles until October 1915.