Background
BELFIELD, Herbert Eversley was born on September 25, 1857. Son of late Captain Belfield, Justice of the Peace, Malmains, Gloucestershire.
BELFIELD, Herbert Eversley was born on September 25, 1857. Son of late Captain Belfield, Justice of the Peace, Malmains, Gloucestershire.
Edhic.: Wellington College. Passed Stall College. Served Ashanti, 1895-1896, as chief staff officer (despatches, brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, star).
South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches twice, Companion of the Bath, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Assistant-Adjutant-General 1st Army Corps, 1902-1903. Commanded 4th Infantry Brigade, 1903-1907.
Decorated: South African campaign. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902.
Commanding 4th Division since 1907.
Club: Army and Navy.