Regimental number | 2383 |
Place of birth | Georgetown Queensland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Butter maker |
Address | Toowoomba, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Brother, James Reed, Lauriston Dairy Coy via Clifton, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 42nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to MM 'Work near Proyart on 12 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On the 4th July, 1918, near HAMEL, this N.C.O. displayed great bravery and devotion to duty during an attack on the enemy's position. During the final assault Sergeant REED dashed ahead of his comrades, entered the enemy's trenches, and attacked single handed a party of Germans, killing several and the remainder surrendering. He displayed much initiative and bravery during the consolidation of the new position, giving great assistance to his Company Commander in this work. During the whole operation, by his bravery, coolness, and devotion to duty he set an excellent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'On the 12th August, 1918, during operations on the SOMME, near PROYART, Sergeant REED with another N.C.O. went forward to disperse and enemy sniper. On nearing the post they were charged by far superior numbers of the enemy. Sergeant REED immediately opened rapid fire, killing several and putting the remainder o the enemy to flight. His promptness in dealing with this critical situation undoubtedly saved the Platoon, who were at the time in precarious circumstances, from disaster.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Lutwyche Cemetery |