RARE SOUTH AFRICAN MBE GROUP TO CAPT BJ BEETON - AIRSHIPS!

MILITARY MBE GROUP OF 4 TO CAPTAIN BERNARD JAMES BEETON SAMTC, RNVR, RNAS, RAF - WORKED ON AIRSHIPS!

MBE (Mily.) - Unnamed as issued

1914-15 Star - DVR B.J. BEETON S.A.S.C.M.T.

War Medal - LIEUT B.J. BEETON R.N.V.R.

Bilingual Victory Medal - DVR B.J. BEETON S.A.S.C.

22.01.19 Mentioned for Service in the Air Ministry

03.06.19 Member of the British Empire “for services rendered during the war”

 Very unusual to see a South African with such varied service - Beeton saw service in all of the following: SA MOTOR TRANSPORT CORPS, ROYAL NAVY VOLUNTEER RESERVE, ROYAL NAVY AIR SERVICE and ROYAL AIR FORCE!

With additional research from the UK as shown below.  Where it is difficult to read I have typed it out above the photo.

Special Qualifications:
Pupilage at Railway Hosks. 5 years Engineering Training at East London College. Engineer in S. Africa.
Since joining R.N.V.R :- 2 yrs as Airship Station Engineer. Experience in all airship engines.

Casualties, Honours and Rewards etc.
22.01.19 Mentioned for Service in the Air Ministry
03.06.19 Member of the British Empire

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS.

29.5.17 - Has shown remarkable ability in the setting up and running of power house plants and it was entirely due to him that the aero engines on this station last year were always ready when required. Recommended for promotion

1.1.18 - Ability to command is fair. Is satisfactory as Engineer officer.
 

Space for particular notations at Air Department (i.e. Accidents, meritorious work, special flights etc)NL.2/45158.Af67908.W.A.S.   27.6.16 :- This officer is to be cautioned to behave in future in a manner more becoming to an Officer of the RNVR, in regard to the charge of theft brought against him at Stone, Stafford, 3.6.16

RARE AND UNUSUAL GROUP TO A SOUTH AFRICAN OFFICER WHO WORKED ON AIRSHIP ENGINES