• Victoria Cross
• Distinguished Service Order ( DSO )
• Military Cross ( MC ) & Bar
• 1914-15 Star
• British War Medal ( 1914-20 )
• Victory Medal ( 1914-19 ) + MiD Oakleaf
• 1939-45 Star
• Africa Star + clasp "8th Army"
• War Medal ( 1939-45 ) + MiD Oakleaf
• King George V Silver Jubilee Medal ( 1935 )
• King George VI Coronation Medal ( 1937 )
• Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal ( 1953 )

[ London Gazette, 15 November 1918 ], Logeast Wood, France, 21st, 25th August & 4th September 1918, T / Commander Daniel Marcus William Beak DSO, MC, Commander Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.

"For most conspicuous bravery, courageous leadership and devotion to duty during a prolonged period of operations. He led his men in attack, and, despite heavy machine-gun fire, four enemy positions were captured. His skilful and fearless leadership resulted in the complete success of this operation and enabled other battalions to reach their objectives.

Four days later, though dazed by a shell fragment in the absence of the brigade commander, he reorganised the whole brigade under extremely heavy gun fire and led his men with splendid courage to their objective. An attack having been held up, he rushed forward, accompanied by only one runner, and succeeded in breaking up a nest of machine-guns, personally bringing back nine or ten prisoners. His fearless example instilled courage and confidence in his men, who then quickly resumed the advance under his leadership.

On a subsequent occasion he displayed great courage and powers of leadership in attack, and his initiative, coupled with the confidence with which he inspired all ranks, not only enabled his own and a neighbouring unit to advance, but contributed very materially to the success of the Naval Division in these operations."

Daniel Beak died on the 3rd May 1967 in the Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon, Wiltshire, following a long illness, and was buried in Brookwood Cemetery, Woking, Surrey. According to family history, Beak wished his grave to remain unmarked.

[ London Gazette, 26 January 1917 ], Award of the Military Cross ( MC ), Temp Sub-Lieutenant Daniel Marcus William Beak, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.

"For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his men in the attack with gret courage and initiative and materially assisted in the capture of the enemy line. He set a fine example throughout."

[ London Gazette, 18 July 1917 ], Award of a Bar to the Military Cross ( MC ), Temp Sub-Lieutenant ( Acting Lieutenant-Commander ) Daniel Marcus William Beak MC, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.

"For conspicuous gallantry during operations, when he continually dashed forward, under heavy fire, to reorganize the men, and led them on with great bravery through the enemy barrage and machine-gun fire."