Daniel | Charles James | | Captain | DANIEL, CHARLES JAMES, Captain, was born in York 1 November 1861, son of Reverend R Daniel, BD, Vicar of Osbaldwick, York, and of Mrs Daniel, of Jevington Gardens, Eastbourne. He was educated at St Peter's School, York, and at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst; joined the Army 10 May 1882. He served in the Zhob Valley Expedition, 1884. He was appointed Adjutant, 3rd Battalion King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment from 23 January 1900, and served in the South African War, 1899-1902; during operations in Orange River Colony, May to 29 November 1900; taking part in the operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, March to May 1900; serving during operations in Orange River Colony 30 November 1900 to September 1901; in the operations in Cape Colony, September 1901 to January 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches; received the Queen's Medal and two clasps; the King's Medal and two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Charles James Daniel, Captain, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 12 March, 1902, and the Warrant sent 19 March, 1902. He retired with the rank of Major 27 June, 1903. He served during the European War as Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, in charge of No 1 Record Office, Preston, and was created Commander of the Order of the British Empire 1 January 1919. He married, 6 April, 1891, in Jersey, Agnes Margaret, elder daughter of Admiral T Saumarez, CB, and they had one son, Charles, born 23 June, 1894 (Lieutenant, RN), and one daughter, Dorothy.
CBE (1st m), DSO, QSA (2) CC OFS (Capt 3 R Lancs), KSA (2) (Capt DSO R Lancs). DMD 1994 £1050
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment |