Hugh Hamilton

Hugh Hamilton was born on 12 March 1845 in Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom to Jeffery Hamilton and Isabella Hamilton. 
In 1861, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as a junior subaltern. In 1863, he made Lieutenant. In 1867, he made Captain. 
In 1871, he married Charlotte Hamilton.
In 1872, he made Major. 
In 1873, he had a son: Howard Hamilton. 
In 1877, he made Lieutenant Colonel and was able to get a transfer to India so he could live with his father. In 1884, he made Colonel and was given command of an Indian Regiment. In 1891, he made Brigadier General. In 1899, he made Major General. In 1908, he made Lieutenant General. In 1914, he went to France as part of the Indian force. He was sent back to India in 1916 as he was too old to command. However, he was honorably discharged and was given half-pay. 
He died of natural causes in 1931 in Nalbari Manor, Nalbari, Assam.