George Neville
Royal Navy admiral
About George Neville
Lived 1850 – 1923 (aged 72).
Admiral Sir George Neville, (18 March 1850 – 5 February 1923) was a Royal Navy officer. His career was associated with that of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, with whom he served in six ships over two decades.
He was appointed in command of the HMS Australia, coast guard ship for Southampton Water, on 20 January 1900, serving as such until 23 November 1902. Australia escorted the royal yacht when Queen Victoria visited Ireland in April 1900, and in September the following year she visited Germany and Denmark when she escorted the royal yacht carrying King Edward VII from Hamburg to Elsinore. For his service to the King during the 1901 tour, he was appointed a Member (fourth class) of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) in October 1901. He also commanded her for the fleet review held at Spithead on 16 August 1902 for the coronation of King Edward VII.
He was promoted to admiral in 1912, and retired at his own request in 1913.
His obituary in The Times described him as "a typical naval officer—alert and efficient, trusted and capable, cheeful and popular, and enthusiastic throughout his career."
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Who was George Neville?
Royal Navy admiral
When was George Neville born?
George Neville was born on 18 March 1850.
When did George Neville die?
George Neville died on 5 February 1923.
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