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We remember Albert Elder Reed
We remember Albert Elder Reed
Timeline
Timeline
1876
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9399434
10th June 1876
1914
commission
Temporary
Source:9402238
26th October 1914
1915
appointments
C.O. of Battery Ammunition Column
Source:9402290
1915 - 28th November 1918
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9402220
13th November 1916
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3682260
service
British Army
Captain
23396
Royal Field Artillery
72nd Brigade R.F.A.
Source:9399434
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Elder |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Reed |
| Source | 3682260 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | 23396 | Royal Field Artillery | 72nd Brigade R.F.A. | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Capt. Albert Elder Reed and 2nd Lt. P.A. BrownTwo Officers of 72nd Brigade R.F.A.Contributed by:
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A.E. Reed's medalsFrom left to right: the 1914-15 Star (with "Capt. A.E. Reed R.F.A." on the back); the British War Medal, 1914-1918; and the Allied Victory Medal.Contributed by:
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A.E. Reed's binocularsThese are the binoculars that A.E. Reed used during World War IContributed by:
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Captain A.E. Reed with fellow officersThis is a photograph of Albert Reed (front centre) with some of his fellow officersContributed by:
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Officers and men of 72nd Brigade R.F.A.This is a photograph on a postcard sent to Albert's wife from the front, shortly after the Battle of Loos.Contributed by:
Bill72103
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Short History of the 72nd Brigade R.F.A. 1914 - 1919 | Bill72103 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Capt. Albert Elder Reed | Bill72103 | |
| Capt. Albert Elder Reed and 2nd Lt. P.A. Brown | Bill72103 | |
| A.E. Reed's medals | Bill72103 | |
| A.E. Reed's mention in dispatches | Bill72103 | |
| A.E. Reed's Commission | Bill72103 | |
| A.E. Reed's binoculars | Bill72103 | |
| Captain A.E. Reed with fellow officers | Bill72103 | |
| Officers and men of 72nd Brigade R.F.A. | Bill72103 |
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