Captain William Evan Beaton
PERSONAL INFORMATION
MILITARY INFORMATION
- Captain, 14th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Lieutenant (Army).
- Lieutenant, 14th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Military Cross
Description: Lt. William Evans Beaton, Can. Infy.For conspicuous gallantry during a counter-attack on the enemy. He led his company with great- coolness under heavy fire, and held the position gained all day. Though wounded he continued at his post, and, later, took out a party to rescue the wounded.
Date of award: 1916-08-18
Source: London Gazette issue 29713 page 7 of 24
RESEARCH INFORMATION
Son of William and Catherine Beaton, of North Sydney, Cape Breton.
Listed on the Nominal Roll of the 40th Battalion.
Lt. William Evans Beaton, Can. Infy.
For conspicuous gallantry during a counter-attack on the enemy. He led his company with great- coolness under heavy fire, and held the position gained all day. Though wounded he continued at his post, and, later, took out a party to rescue the wounded.
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