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Alfred, 13th Duke of Hamilton 1862 - 1940
The four sons of the 13th Duke of Hamilton had the unique distinction of all being active Royal Air Force squadron commanders and flying instructors - this notwithstanding the strong naval tradition in their father's family. Lord David (b.1912) is in the uniform of a Squadron Leader; the 14th Duke (b.1903) and Lord George Nigel, the Earl of Selkirk (b.1908), are both Group Captains; and Lord Malcolm (b.1909), a Wing Commander. The duke and Lord George Nigel were awarded the Air Force Cross for their distinguished services to aviation and the duke was mentioned in dispatches during World War II. Lord Malcolm was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Lord David was killed on active service in 1944.
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Grandson of
Admiral Charles Douglas-Hamilton, third son of Lord Anne Douglas-Hamilton, 3rd
son of 
