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Robert James REID

Regimental number7243
Place of birthBairnsdale Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBridge builder
AddressEagle Point, Bairnsdale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jessie Reid, Eagle Point, Bairnsdale, Victoria
Enlistment date16 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name5th Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/24/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 31 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 22 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For great gallantry and initiative. In the neighbourhood of PERONNE, during the operations of August 29th, 30th, 31st., September 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th., this N.C.O. has displayed the utmost zeal and initiative and resource in controlling his men under fire. On August 29th/30th., 30th/31st. Lance Corporal REID guided out a loading party to the wagons, unloaded same, and formed an R.E. Dump within 200 yards of front Posts, remaining in charge under heavy shell fire at HAPPLINCOURT, and LAMIRE FARM, and distributing the material to the carrying parties, enabling successful organisation for the construction of the bridges to be carried out. He has acted throughout with conspicuous bravery and coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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