Daniel Marcus William Beak
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Daniel Marcus William Beak (VC, DSO, MC & Bar) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He was 27 years old, and a T/Commander in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, (Drake Bn., Royal Naval Division) during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
During the period 21/25 August and on 4 September 1918 at Logeast Wood, France, Commander Beak led his men and captured four enemy positions under heavy fire. Four days later, although dazed by a shell fragment, in the absence of the brigade commander, he reorganised the whole brigade under extremely heavy gun fire and led his men to their objective. When an attack was held up, accompanied by only one runner he succeeded in breaking up a nest of machine-guns, personally bringing in nine or ten prisoners. His initiative and the confidence with which he inspired all ranks, contributed very materially to the success of these operations.
He later achieved the rank of Major General.
[edit] External links
- Burial location of Daniel Beak "Brookwood Cemetery"
- News item "Daniel Beak's Victoria Cross sold at auction"
- The Brookwood Cemetery Society (Known Holders of the Victoria Cross Commemorated in Brookwood Cemetery)
This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.
