Hill-Norton joined the
Royal Navy in 1957. He became commanding officer of the
frigate in 1974, commander of the
Fishery Protection Squadron in 1978, commanding officer of the
destroyer in 1980 and commanding officer of the
aircraft carrier in 1983. He was appointed
Director of Naval Staff Duties from April 1985 to June 1987. He went on to be
Flag Officer Gibraltar in 1987,
Flag Officer, Surface Flotilla and Commander Anti-Submarine Warfare Striking Force Atlantic in 1990 and
Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Commitments) in 1992, before retiring in 1995. ==Later life==