TOPIC: Cape Colony

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QSA (1) CC (Rev. F. H. Beaven, C. to F.);
BWM and VM (Ch. Gen. F. H. Beaven)



Frederic Hicks Beaven was born in Rodwell, Caine, Wiltshire on 11 April 1855, the eldest son of Christopher Beaven. He was educated at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne and University College, Durham. Was Curate of St. Martin’s, Brighton, 1878. Served as Vicar of Newborough, Staffordshire, 1881-85; Vicar of St. Chad’s, Stafford, 1885-87 and Vicar of St. Pail’s, Burton-on-Trent, 1887-1901. Acting Chaplain to the Forces in South Africa, 1900. In 1903 he was appointed Archdeacon of Matabeleland and in 1908 was appointed Dean of Salisbury (Rhodesia). Served as Bishop of Southern Rhodesia, 1910-25 and during the war was Chaplain General of the Rhodesian Forces. Retiring from his bishopric, he then served as Rector of Thelnetham, Suffolk, 1925-26. With copied research including MIC

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GCHGSM (1) Transkei (Pte. A.H. Nande [sic]., Worcester Burg.)
QSA (1) CC (A.H. Naude. A.P.D.)

Approximately 14 ‘Transkei’ clasps to Unit.

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QSA (1) CC (80 Ordly L. Baxter St John Amb Bde)
St John Ambulance Brigade Medal (180 Pte L. Baxter Wellingborough Corps)

With St John Ambulance cross named Leonard Baxter No 7439.

Lot 38
Estimate £400