George King-Hall

Admiral Sir George Fowler King–Hall (14 August 1850 – 10 September 1939) was a senior officer of the Royal Navy. He was the Royal Navy's last Commander-in-Chief, Australia Station. Early life King-Hall was born on 14 August 1850 as the second surviving son of Admiral William King-Hall and Louisa Forman. His younger brother was Admiral Sir Herbert King-Hall. Military career He joined the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1864 and during his time as a midshipman served aboard from 1866 to 1867. King-Hall was promoted to commander in 1885, and was captain of the sloop from 1877 to 1889, during which time the ship was responsible for securing the Maldives as a British protectorate, and acted against slave traders in eastern African waters.