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David Simpson Reid

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David Reid, image courtesy of WFA

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
  • Place of enlistment:
  • Service no: N/A
  • Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force
  • Unit/Ship: 16th Squadron
  • Place of Death: France
  • Age at Death: 19
  • Date of Death: 27.08.1918
  • Burial Country: France
  • Cemetery: Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: IV.G.13.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth:
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
  • Address: 33 Lyon St, Dundee
  • Occupation:
  • Mother:

    Sarah Reid, 102 Ellengowan Dv, Dundee

  • Father:

    Alexander Reid, 102 Ellengowan Dv, Dundee

  • Siblings:

    Herbert

  • Spouse:
  • Children:

More about David Simpson Reid

David was killed in action along with his observer, 2nd Lieutenant William David Houston whilst flying in their RE8 aircraft F5876. He is believed to be the brother of Trooper Herbert Reid, 50342, Imperial Camel Corps.

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