Background
MILES, Charles Napier was born on April 9, 1854. Son of Colonel C. W. Miles of BurtonliiU, Malmesbury.
MILES, Charles Napier was born on April 9, 1854. Son of Colonel C. W. Miles of BurtonliiU, Malmesbury.
Eton. Played against Harrow, 1871-1872.
Entered 1st Life Guards as Lieutenant 1875. Captain 1882; Major, 1895. Served Egyptian Campaign, 1882 (medal and clasp, Khedive’s bronze star).
Commanded Household Cavalry Regiment, from July till their return to England, in the South African War, 1900 (despatches. Queen’s medal, 3 clasps. Companion of the Bath).
Lieutenant-Colonel 1st Life Guards, 1895-1902. Retired 1906; High Steward for Malmesbury since 1892. Lord of the Manor of Burtonhill.
Patron of one living.
Clubs : Arthur’s, Pratt’s, Carlton, Orleans.
Companion of the Bath 1900; Member of the Royal Victorian Order 1901. Colonel.