Background
NEVILLE, William Candler was born on January 22, 1859. Son of Major Robert Neville, late 51st Regiment, of Ahanure, Company Kilkenny, and Rockfield, Company Dublin.
NEVILLE, William Candler was born on January 22, 1859. Son of Major Robert Neville, late 51st Regiment, of Ahanure, Company Kilkenny, and Rockfield, Company Dublin.
Studied at Cheltenham College.
Entered army, 1878; Captain, 1885. Major, 1896; served Burmese Expedition, 1887 -1888 (medal with clasp). South Africa, 1900-1902 (despatches, medal with 4 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. Colonel Cheshire Regiment. Retired 1909.
Spouse 1892, Amy, y.daughter of Colin G. Ross of Gruinards, Ross-shire.