Background
KINGTON, William Miles was born on April 25, 1876 in Cheltenham. Son of late Colonel William Miles Nairne Kington, 4th Hussars.
KINGTON, William Miles was born on April 25, 1876 in Cheltenham. Son of late Colonel William Miles Nairne Kington, 4th Hussars.
Glenalmond; Sandhurst.
Joined 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Aden, 1896. Served throughout South African War (despatches four times, Queen’s medal, five clasps, King’s medal, two clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902; Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
Member of the “I.Z.” and “Free Foresters” Cricket Clubs.
Spouse 1908, Edith,daughter of F. W. Soames.
Captain.