Hamilton S. Hawkins III (September 25, 1872 – October 19, 1950) was a career officer in the United States Army who attained the rank of brigadier general.

In 1912 and 1913, Hawkins took part in an exchange program that enabled him to serve in France and Germany, where he observed advances in Cavalry equipment and tactics immediately prior to the start of World War I.

He was recalled to active duty for World War II, and served as a member of several administrative boards and commissions before retiring again in 1943.

[1] Hawkins' sister Anne was the wife of Major General Robert Lee Howze and mother of General Hamilton H. Howze and Major General Robert L. Howze Jr.[3] Hawkins was educated at military posts as the Hawkins family traveled for his father's career, and in 1890 received an appointment to the United States Military Academy (West Point).

[5] From April 1903 to December 1905, Hawkins performed staff duty with the Department of the Colorado, including assistant to the Chief Commissary and acting Judge Advocate.

[5] From January 1906 to April 1907, Hawkins served again in the Philippines as Sales and Issue Commissary in Manila, followed by service with the 4th Cavalry at Camp Overton near the city of Iligan.

[6] Following the U.S. entry into World War I, in August 1917, Hawkins was posted to the 164th Depot Brigade at Camp Funston, Kansas, where he supervised military schools for the 89th Division during its initial organization and training.

[6] From January to April 1918, he was an instructor at the Fort Sam Houston, Texas Field Officers' School.

[6] He performed duty with the army general staff in Washington, D.C. from April to June 1918, when he departed for France.

[6] From October 1918 to April 1919, he again served as the 35th Division's chief of staff, including occupation duty in the Sommedieue sector.

[10] He was recalled to active duty for World War II in 1941 and served on several administrative boards and commissions, including member of the panel that mediated a labor dispute at the Atlanta, Birmingham and Coast Railroad.

[3] Hamilton S. Hawkins IV died in a polo accident in 1926, shortly before the graduation ceremony for his West Point class.