Austin Edward REID

Regimental number53067
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, C Reid, Clareville, Carterton
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 28th Reinforcements (First Draft), Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Waitemata on 14 July 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man's Platoon was one of three isolated near Hebuterne on 27th March 1918. The enemy placed a machine gun on the flank of his platoon, inflicting severe casualties upon it. This man on his own initiative rushed the gun. He shot three of the gun crew and wounded several of a party of six who retreated. He then returned with the machine gun.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 July 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 6

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