Nevile Davidson

Andrew Nevile Davidson, (13 February 1899 – 20 December 1976) was a senior Church of Scotland minister. He served as Moderator of the General Assembly between May 1962 and May 1963.

Early life and education Davidson was born on 13 February 1899 to the Revd James Davidson and his wife Constance (daughter of Sir Andrew Agnew, 8th Baronet). He was educated at North Berwick High School. It was during his time at St Mary's, in 1929, that the United Free Church of Scotland was incorporated into the Church of Scotland, and he therefore became of minister of the latter. In March 1932, he moved to Dundee where he had been elected the minister of St Enoch's Church; he had been the only nominee. He took up the appointment in 1935 and remained until his retirement. In July 1946, he was appointed a Chaplain-in-Ordinary in Scotland to King George VI; the appointment ended on King George's death in 1952. the appointment ended in 1969. During World War II, he served as a chaplain in the British Army. From 1940 to 1942, he served as a Chaplain to the Forces attached to the 52nd (Lowland) Division, Territorial Army. He is buried with his wife in Glasgow Necropolis, Glasgow, Scotland. On 19 January 1944, he married Margaret Helen de Carteret "Peggy" Martin (1918-1991) during a service at Glasgow Cathedral.

Honours In July 1947, Davidson was appointed an Officer of the Venerable Order of St John (OStJ). In June 1950, he was promoted to Chaplain of the Venerable Order of St John (ChStJ). On 30 July 1962, he was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant (DL) to the Lord Provost of Glasgow. In April 1969, he was appointed an Extra-Chaplain in Scotland to Queen Elizabeth II.

Davidson was the recipient of the 1961 St Mungo Prize, awarded to the individual who has done most in the previous three years to improve and promote the city of Glasgow.