From, October 1900 until May 1902, Beaton served in the Boer War as an agent with the Field Intelligence Department attached to the 7th (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards and was awarded the Queen's South Africa medal with Cape Colony clasp"Anglo-Boer War Records 1899-1902", Rolls: WO100/301 page 70, https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBM%2FBW%2F145954 FindMyPast Transcription] (accessed 3 March 2022), First name(s): A J; Last name: Beaton; Rank: Agent; Regiment: Field Intelligence Department; Other regiments/units: attached to 7th (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards,Agent; Year: 1899-1902; Country: Great Britain; Notes: QSA Clasps: CC.
