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We remember William John Duane Reed-Lewis
We remember William John Duane Reed-Lewis
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
228th Construction Battalion
Source:9107641
1916
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Major
6th Battalion, Railway Troops
Light Railway Construction Engineer, 3rd Army
Source:9392981
3rd June 1918
1919
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9392970
1919
1952
death
Barrie, Simcoe County, Ontario
Canada
Source:9392974
3rd November 1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John Duane |
| Initials | WJD |
| Last Name | Reed-Lewis |
| Source | 9392970 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 228th Construction Battalion | Lieutenant | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 6th Battalion, Railway Troops | Light Railway Construction Engineer, 3rd Army | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth ForcesMore about Bedford Modern School - Alumni Serving in the Commonwealth Forces
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service record for Major W J D Reed-Lewis | Alexander119331 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette - Awarded the OBE, 1919 | Alexander119331 | |
| Link to Find a Grave - W J D Reed-Lewis | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Acting Major, employed as Light Railway Construction Engineer, 1918 | Alexander119331 |
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