Ernest Frederick Beal

Ernest Frederick Beal
Born(1883-01-27)27 January 1883
Brighton, Sussex, England
Died22 March 1918(1918-03-22) (aged 35)
St-Léger, France
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1914–1918
RankSecond Lieutenant
Unit
Battles / warsWorld War I
Awards Victoria Cross

Ernest Frederick Beal VC (27 January 1883 – 22 March 1918) 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.

Beal was born to John J. W. and Jane Stillman Beal, who resided at 55, East St., Brighton.[1]

  1. ^ Beal, Ernest Frederick, Commonwealth War Graves Commission