Regimental number | 3679 |
Place of birth | Quorn South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Booleunda, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Reid, Booleunda, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During Offensive operations near BELLICOURT on the 30th September/1st October 1918 Private REID showed considerable gallantry, courage and devotion to duty. Consequent upon a casualty he assumed command of a Lewis Gun Section which he directed forward with great ability. His section was constantly well in advance of the platoon providing covering fire and the personal example of Private REID who operated one of the guns was very valuable to the work of the whole section. His services were particularly valuable when the platoon having reached its objective on the morning of 1st October he opened and maintained accurate and sustained fire on the enemy who shortly afterwards retreated from their positions. Later in the day the Company were moving to new positions he was wounded in the arm by a bullet but persisted in carrying his gun and remained in charge of it during the consolidation. He would not leave the line for medical aid until ordered to do so by his Platoon Commander.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |