Basic Details Surname Beamish Forenames - Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DSO and BAR, DFC, AFC, Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 457 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Group Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Group Captain