Stephen Beattie, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Stephen Beattie

Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross

Date of Birth: 29-Mar-1908

Place of Birth: Montgomeryshire, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 20-Apr-1975

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Captain Stephen Halden Beattie VC (29 March 1908 – 20 April 1975) was a Welsh 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. ‘Sam’ Beattie was born at Leighton, Montgomeryshire to Rev.
Prebendary Ernest Halden Beattie, MC and Ethel Knowles.
He was educated at Abberley Hall School in Worcester.
He joined the Royal Navy in 1925 as a Special Entry Cadet.