Background
NEVILLE, Wendell Cushing was born on May 12, 1870 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Son of Willie H. and Mary Elizabeth (Cushing) Neville.
NEVILLE, Wendell Cushing was born on May 12, 1870 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Son of Willie H. and Mary Elizabeth (Cushing) Neville.
United States Naval Academy, June 1890.
Appointed Second Lieutenant, Marine Corps, 1892. Major, 1904; Lieutenant Colonel, 1914. Colonel, 1916; Brigadier General (temporary), 1918.
Brigadier General, 1920. Major General, 1920; Major General Commandant, 1929. Served Spanish-American War, and brevetted Captain for gallantry in action, 1898.
Served in Boxer Campaign, China, 1900 with expedition for relief of legations Legislature. Manager, Newberry Oil Company, Oklahoma Publicity Bureau. One of organizers, National.
Dairy Association; its first Secretary. Originator Company Exhibits, as separate displays, at State Fairs, inaugurating same at Kansas. State Fair, 1888, of which div.
Superintendent, 3 years Himself and wife founded the Homes and Missions of Redeeming Love, 1891. many of which are now operating throughout the country.
Member: Kan's. State Horticultural Society (life). Nebraska State Horticulural Society (life).
Spouse Frances A. Howell, January 4, 1898.