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We remember Alfred Reid
We remember Alfred Reid
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1893
location
26 Jubilee Street, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5481635
30th August 1893
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:5481635
1901
1901
location
42 John Street, Castleton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5481635
1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:5481635
1911
1911
employment
Iron fitter in textile machine makers' mill
United Kingdom
Source:5481635
1911
1913
location
38 Canal Street, Castleton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5481660
1913
1913
dates
Age 19
Source:6191201
26th August 1913
1913
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5481635
1st September 1913
1913
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
2nd class airman
862
RFC
HQ
Source:6191201
1st September 1913
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5481635
13th August 1914
1914
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
1st class airman
862
RFC
No.1 Reserve Aeroplane Squadron
Source:6191201
24th September 1914
1915
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:5481635
1915
1915
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
862
RFC
o.1 Reserve Aeroplane Squadron
Source:6191201
1st May 1915
1916
internment
pow
Shumran, near Kut-el-Amara
Iraq
Source:5481635
29th April 1916 - 5th May 1916
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:5481660
5th May 1916
service
British Army
Corporal
862
Royal Flying Corps
Source:3694132
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
No.4 Squadron
Source:5481635
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Corporal
862
Royal Flying Corps
Source:3694132
1916
death
Enteritis in POW camp following Siege of Kut
Shumran Camp, near Kut-el-Amara
Iraq
Source:7504958
Source:5481635
5th May 1916
burial
Bury, Lancashire
Shumran POW camp
United Kingdom
Iraq
Source:5481635
Source:7504958
sibling
Carrie Reid
Source:6191201
sibling
Maggie Reid
Source:6191201
sibling
William Edward Reid
Source:6191201
sibling
Harry Reid
Source:6191201
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Reid |
| Source | 3694132 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jubilee Street, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th August 1893 | |
| 38 Canal Street, Castleton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1913 | |
| 42 John Street, Castleton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 862 | Royal Flying Corps | Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | No.4 Squadron | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 862 | Royal Flying Corps | Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 862 | RFC | HQ | 2nd class airman | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 862 | RFC | No.1 Reserve Aeroplane Squadron | 1st class airman | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 862 | RFC | o.1 Reserve Aeroplane Squadron | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Feast | mother | ||
| Edward Reid | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Reid | sister | ||
| Maggie Reid | sister | ||
| William Edward Reid | brother | ||
| Harry Reid | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-08-26 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1893-09-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Edward1118 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | charlie59580 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Reid: 862 Corporal , Royal Flying Corps, of Castleton, Lancashire (1893-1916). | Edward1118 | |
| A Contemptible Little Flying Corps | Edward1118 | |
| Diary of the Siege of Kut-el-Amara by Corporal Candy | Edward1118 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Reid, RFC, c.1913-1914 | Edward1118 |
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