Richard Gustavus Hamilton-Russell
Encyclopedia
Brigadier Richard Gustavus Hamilton-Russell (4 February 1909 - 2 March 1999) was an Irish peer
, soldier and polo
player.
and Lady Margaret Selina Lascelles
. He was educated at Eton College
.
Hamilton-Russell fought in World War II
and was decorated with the award of Companion, Distinguished Service Order
(D.S.O.) in 1943 and the award of Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.)
(and bar) in 1944. He became a Brigadier
in the 17th/21st Lancers
. In 1956 he became a member of the Gentlemen at Arms
the British Monarch's personal bodyguard. Between 1957 and 1965 served as Colonel
of the 17th/21st Lancers
.
In 1968 his position was High Sheriff of Yorkshire
and in 1973 Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of the North Riding, Yorkshire. In 1977 he became a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order
(L.V.O.).
Peerage of Ireland
The Peerage of Ireland is the term used for those titles of nobility created by the English and later British monarchs of Ireland in their capacity as Lord or King of Ireland. The creation of such titles came to an end in the 19th century. The ranks of the Irish peerage are Duke, Marquess, Earl,...
, soldier and polo
Polo
Polo is a team sport played on horseback in which the objective is to score goals against an opposing team. Sometimes called, "The Sport of Kings", it was highly popularized by the British. Players score by driving a small white plastic or wooden ball into the opposing team's goal using a...
player.
Biography
He was the son of Gustavus William Hamilton-Russell, 9th Viscount BoyneViscount Boyne
Viscount Boyne, in the province of Leinster, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1717 for the Scottish military commander Gustavus Hamilton, 1st Baron Hamilton of Stackallan. He had already been created Baron Hamilton of Stackallan, in the County of Meath in 1715, also in the...
and Lady Margaret Selina Lascelles
Henry Lascelles, 5th Earl of Harewood
Henry Ulrick Lascelles, 5th Earl of Harewood GCVO, DL was a British peer and the son of Henry Lascelles, 4th Earl of Harewood....
. He was educated at Eton College
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
.
Hamilton-Russell fought in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and was decorated with the award of Companion, Distinguished Service Order
Distinguished Service Order
The Distinguished Service Order is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other parts of the British Commonwealth and Empire, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat.Instituted on 6 September...
(D.S.O.) in 1943 and the award of Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.)
Distinguished Service Order
The Distinguished Service Order is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other parts of the British Commonwealth and Empire, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat.Instituted on 6 September...
(and bar) in 1944. He became a Brigadier
Brigadier
Brigadier is a senior military rank, the meaning of which is somewhat different in different military services. The brigadier rank is generally superior to the rank of colonel, and subordinate to major general....
in the 17th/21st Lancers
17th/21st Lancers
The 17th/21st Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1922 to 1993.It was formed in 1922 in England by the amalgamation of the 17th Lancers and the 21st Lancers . From 1930 to 1939 it was deployed overseas; first in Egypt for two years, and then in India for seven...
. In 1956 he became a member of the Gentlemen at Arms
Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms
Her Majesty's Bodyguard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms is a bodyguard to the British Monarch. Until 17 March 1834 they were known as The Honourable Band of Gentlemen Pensioners.-Formation:...
the British Monarch's personal bodyguard. Between 1957 and 1965 served as Colonel
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
of the 17th/21st Lancers
17th/21st Lancers
The 17th/21st Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1922 to 1993.It was formed in 1922 in England by the amalgamation of the 17th Lancers and the 21st Lancers . From 1930 to 1939 it was deployed overseas; first in Egypt for two years, and then in India for seven...
.
In 1968 his position was High Sheriff of Yorkshire
High Sheriff of Yorkshire
The High Sheriff of Yorkshire was an ancient High Sheriff title originating in the time of the Angles, not long after the invasion of the Kingdom of England, which was in existence for around a thousand years. A list of the sheriffs from the Norman conquest onwards can be found below...
and in 1973 Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of the North Riding, Yorkshire. In 1977 he became a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
(L.V.O.).