WebRobert McBeath VC Robert Gordon McBeath was Sutherland’s only Victoria Cross winner and was known throughout the county as “Our Own VC”. Born in 1897 in Fraserburgh, a fishing village in north-east Scotland, Robert grew up in Kinlochbervie as the Gaelic-speaking adopted son of local woman Barbara MacKenzie. He attended Badcall School (now Robert Gordon McBeath, VC (22 December 1898 – 9 October 1922) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious medal that can be awarded to members of British military forces. Following the end of the First World War McBeath married and emigrated to Canada where he was … See more McBeath was a 19 years old lance-corporal in the 1/5th Battalion, The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, Duke of Albany's) of the British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he … See more Robert McBeath was given what was called at the time “the largest official funeral in Vancouver history.” See more A Vancouver Police Marine vessel is named the R.C. McBeath VC in honour of Robert McBeath, as is a housing development, McBeath Court, in his home town of Kinlochbervie. See more He was Initiated into Freemasonry in Lodge St. Mary's Caledonian Operative, No.339, (Inverness, Scotland) on 12 July 1919. He did not … See more After the war, McBeath and his wife moved to Canada, where he joined the British Columbia Provincial Police. On August 12, 1921, he joined the Vancouver Police Department. … See more • "V.C. Hero is Laid at Rest", Vancouver Daily Province article on McBeath's funeral. • Robert McBeath at Find a Grave • "Robert McBeath," biography from the BC Freemasons. See more
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WebRobert McBeath, MD is the Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Medical Associates and the President of Optum Care Mountain West Region. He joined Optum Care in 2013 as the CEO of Southwest Medical Associates. In 2024, he became President of the Optum Care Mountain West Region. WebRobert Gordon McBeath (1898-1922) was born in Fraserburgh, Caithness on the 22nd December 1898, though his family home was with his adoptive parents, Robert … bpa roanoke va
Victoria Cross winner Lance corporal Robert McBeath of the 1/5th ...
WebWe didn't know that this memorial existed, or anything about Robert McBeath VC until we came across it whilst out for a walk. A very brave local man, who died tragically in Canada. On the 20.11.1917, at the Battle of … WebConstable Robert McBeath, still only 23 years of age, sadly died of his injuries shortly after being admitted to hospital. His funeral was the largest ever held in Vancouver, and he was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver. WebMonument to Robert Gordon McBeath VC dedicated on Saturday, 12 September 2009 at Kinlochbervie. bpa rods