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We remember William Reid
We remember William Reid
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1914
enlistment
Elgin, Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:8946575
11th August 1914
employment
Stoker
Source:8946575
service
British Army
Sapper
40355
Royal Engineers
Source:3698417
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
40355
Royal Engineers
Source:3698417
service
British Army
2nd Corporal
40355
Royal Engineers
7th Field Company
Source:8946551
service
British Army
Sapper
110355
Royal Engineers
Source:8946575
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8946575
location
13 McDuff Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8946551
1918
death
Source:8946459
22nd March 1918
burial
Nord
France
C. 3.
Source:8946551
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Reid |
| Source | 3698417 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 McDuff Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 40355 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 40355 | Royal Engineers | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 40355 | Royal Engineers | 7th Field Company | 2nd Corporal | |
| British Army | 110355 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Reid | father | ||
| Ellen Reid | mother |
Media
Media
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Avesnes-Sur-Helpe Communal Cemetery, FranceAvesnes-Sur-Helpe Communal Cemetery, Nord, France, where William Reid is buried.
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Royal Engineers Cap BadgeRoyal Engineers Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by William Reid.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Avesnes-Sur-Helpe Communal Cemetery, Nord, FranceMore about Avesnes-Sur-Helpe Communal Cemetery, Nord, France
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Site - W Reid | Vincent96527 | |
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Avesnes-Sur-Helpe Communal Cemetery, France | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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