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We remember David Richard Beatty
We remember David Richard Beatty
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Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
Charles H L Beatty
Source:8578140
1870
1871
1871
location
Howback Villa, Stapeley, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8578140
April 1871
1881
dates
Age 10
Source:8578122
1881
1881
location
St Thomas' College, Plastirion Terrace, Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, Wales
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8578122
1881
1891
dates
Age 20
Source:8578125
1891
1891
education
Royal Naval College
Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:8578125
1891
1891
service
Royal Navy
Ad Sub Lieutenant
Source:8578125
1891
1892
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7630959
25th August 1892 - 15th November 1898
1898
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7630959
15th November 1898 - 9th November 1900
1900
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7630959
9th November 1900 - 1st January 1910
1901
dates
Age 30
Source:8578126
1901
1901
marriage
Ethel Field
Source:8546282
1901
1901
location
Piccadilly Club, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8578126
1901
1905
children
David Field Beatty
Source:8557867
1905
1910
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral
Source:7630959
1st January 1910 - 9th August 1915
1910
children
Peter Randolph Louis Beatty
Source:8557867
1910
1915
service
Royal Navy
Vice Admiral
Source:7630959
9th August 1915 - 27th November 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Acting Admiral
Source:7630959
27th November 1916 - 1st January 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Admiral
Source:7630959
1st January 1919 - 3rd April 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Admiral of the Fleet
Source:7630959
3rd April 1919
1936
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:8557867
Source:8546284
12th March 1936
awards
Khedive's Sudan Medal 1897
Other War Service Award
Source:7630959
awards
Queen's Sudan Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7630959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Richard |
| Initials | DR |
| Last Name | Beatty |
| Source | 8557867 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howback Villa, Stapeley, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1871 | |
| Piccadilly Club, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| St Thomas' College, Plastirion Terrace, Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, Wales | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Ad Sub Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Vice Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Acting Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Admiral of the Fleet |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Khedive's Sudan Medal 1897 | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen's Sudan Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Field Beatty | son | 1905 | |
| Peter Randolph Louis Beatty | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Katherine Beatty | mother | ||
| David Longfield Beatty | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles H L Beatty | brother | 1870 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Field | wife | 1901 |
Media
Media
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Admiral Sir David BeattyAdmiral Sir David Beatty poses for journalists on board a ship. Note the trademark tilt of his cap.
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Beatty at surrender of German High Seas FleetAdmiral of the Fleet David Richard Beatty and officers of the British battleship HMS Barham, 5th Battle Squadron, 21st November 1918.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Royal Navy Officers 1899-1919 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| 1871 census | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| David Richard Beatty | Trevor321 | |
| Admiral Sir David Beatty | Charlotte33 | |
| Beatty at surrender of German High Seas Fleet | Catherine91214 |
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We remember David Richard Beatty
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