NEVILLE, WILLIAM CANDLER, Major, was
born 22 January 1859, at Fermoy, Ireland, son of Major Robert Neville, 51st
King's Own Light Infantry, of Rockfield, Ballybrack, and Ahanure, County
Kilkenny, and Emma Helsham Candler, daughter of William Helsham Candler
Brown, of St Mary's Hall, King's Lynn. He was educated at Cheltenham
College; joined the Army (22nd Regiment) 5 October 1878; was promoted
Lieutenant, Cheshire Regiment, 7 April 1880; was Adjutant, Cheshire
Regiment, 21 April 1889 to 20 April 1893; served in the Burmese Expedition,
1887-88 (Medal with clasp); became Captain 6 September 1885, and Major 21
April 1896. Major Neville served in South Africa, 1900-2, and was present
at operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including
actions at Karee Siding, Vet River (5 and 6 May) and Zand River; operations
in the Transvaal 30 November 1900 to June 1901; operations in Orange River
Colony, June to September 1901; operations in Cape Colony, September 1901.
He was mentioned in Despatches 10 September 1901; received the Queen's Medal
with four clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service
Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "William Candler Neville, Major,
Cheshire Regiment. In recognition of services during operations in
South Africa". The Insignia were, presented by the King 17 December 1901.
He became Lieutenant Colonel 21 April 1904; commanded the 2nd Battalion
Cheshire Regiment 1904-8; became Brevet Colonel 21 April 1907, and retired 6
March 1908, with the rank of Colonel. Colonel Neville commanded the Depot
and 22nd Area, 1914-16. He married, 5 January 1892, at Newcastle Cathedral,
Amy, youngest daughter of Colin G Ross, of Gruinards, Ross-shire, and
Christine Henderson, and they had one son and one daughter.
