Beevers, Harold

Harold Beevers (1897-?) was born in Halifax, joined the RN (Royal Navy) in ca. 1912 as a Boy Seaman, and qualified as Petty Officer Boy at Shotley. During the First World War, he served on mine sweepers HMS Gentian and Foxglove, and then trained in torpedo work and served on an East Indian Marine Ship, "The Hardinge". He later served with the Caspian Naval Force on board the Venturer.

From the guide to the Harold Beevers collection, 1915-1976, (GB 206 Leeds University Library)