He was promoted to captain in February 1901 , and mentioned in despatches , for service in the Boxer Rebellion in May that year .
Beatty first saw active service on the North - West Frontier in 1897 .
Beatty was promoted to captain in February 1901 , and mentioned in despatches , for service in the Boxer Rebellion in May that year .
Beatty first saw active service on the North - West Frontier in 1897 .