Daniel Beak
Daniel Beak | |
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King George V presents the VC to Commander Daniel Beak at Valenciennes, 6 December 1918. | |
| Born | 27 January 1891 South Stoneham, Southampton, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 3 May 1967 (aged 76) Swindon, Wiltshire, England |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy (1915–1919) British Army (1921–1945) |
| Years of service | 1915–1919 1921–1945 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 15892 |
| Unit | Royal Scots Fusiliers King's Regiment (Liverpool) South Lancashire Regiment |
| Commands | 151st Infantry Brigade (1942–1943) Malta Command (1942) 12th Infantry Brigade (1940–1941) 1st Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment (1938–1940) Drake Battalion (1918–1919) Howe Battalion (1917–1918) |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Military Cross & Bar Mentioned in Despatches (3) |
Major General Daniel Marcus William Beak, VC, DSO, MC & Bar (27 January 1891 – 3 May 1967) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.