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Reed, H.H., Bdr., G.C., 1941
In Sunderland (Bishopwearmouth) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of 2052982 Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed, G.C., serving with the 1 Maritime A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery who died 21/06/1941.

The citation for receiving the George Cross is given in the CWGC entry.

He is listed in the Scout Roll of Honour 1939-45 as having served with the Merchant Navy. He was involved with the Offerton (1st Sunderland) Group.

Herbert Henry Reed is remembered in Sunderland on S140.040, S140.047 page 9 and S140.078

Is he the "L/Bdr. H.H. Reed" listed as having been recovered from a Japanese Prisoner of War Camp on S140.147 page 42?


The CWGC entry for Bombardier Reed

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk