Captain Frank Reginald Beck, was a land agent to the British royal family. He helped to form a volunteer company comprising members of the royal staff. Under his leadership this unit fought in the Gal
Captain Frank Beck
Memorial window in the Church of St Peter and St Paul, West Newton, Norfolk
Dighton Probyn
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General Sir Dighton Macnaghten Probyn, was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to Britis
Frank Beck (British Army officer)
…kept from Queen Alexandra as it was felt she would be too distressed at the news. Beck's body was not identified. Beck's watch, given to him in 1915 by Sir Dighton Probyn, was bought from a Turkish officer after the war. It was presented to his heirs in 1922 and remains in the family's possession. Beck is commemorated…
General Sir Dighton Probyn with Queen Mary, July 1918
'Dighton Probyn, 2nd Punjab Cavalry, in Indian dress', 1857 (c).