Reid, William. | Universities at War

Personal details

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Name on Memorial:

Reid, William.

Forename(s):

William

Surname:

Reid

Date of Death:

Friday, May 4, 1917

Age at Death:

University life

College:

Armstrong College, Newcastle upon Tyne

Staff or Student:

Student

Military Service

The information displayed here is at the time of death.

Service Number:

193436

Rank:

Pioneer

Service:

Army

Unit:

Royal Engineers, 2nd Special Company

Prisoner of War:

Theatre of War:

France and Flanders

Biography

William was the son of Andrew and Amelia Reid (nee Kerr). He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and was attended Armstrong College. William held the rank of Pioneer in the Royal Engineers, 2nd Special Company (Chemist’s Corps), and served in France from 1916 to 1917. William died of his wounds on 4th May 1917 aged 23.

Addresses before and during the war

Place of Burial or Battle Site Memorial

William is buried in the Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France.

Memorials

Additional images

Research information

Sources:

UK Census registers, National Archives (available via Ancestry.co.uk)

UK Military Service Records, National Archives (available via Ancestry.co.uk)

Newcastle University Archives (Roll of Service, Armstrong College Calendars)

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Researched by:

Sophie Anderton