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| | General Hamilton |
 | | Born at Corfu, the most northerly of the sunny Ionian Islands, on January 16th, 1853, the eldest son of Colonel Christian Monteith Hamilton, who once commanded the 92nd Highlanders, and Corinna, daughter of the third Viscount Gort, he is a descendant, on his father's side, of an A.D.C. to the first Duke of Marlborough. |
 | | After further service in Indiahe was given his captaincy in 1882-Ian Hamilton next took part in the Nile Expedition of 1884-5, gaining mention in despatches, the brevet of major, the medal with two clasps and the Khedive's Star. |
 | | Sir Ian Hamilton thanks all ranks, from generals to private soldiers, for the wonderful way they seconded his efforts to lead them towards a decisive victory, which under their new chief he has the most implicit confidence they will achieve. |
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