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Reed, A., AC1., 1944

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Newcastle (St John Westgate & Elswick) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

1529275 Aircraftman 1st Cl.
A Reed
Royal Air Force
22nd July 1944, age 22.

Not just today, but every day
in silence we remember.

Albert was born at Newcastle upon Tyne on 26th July 1921, the son of Joseph and Hannah (nee Wells). According to the 1939 Register he was living with his parents at 96A Helen Street, Newcastle where he was employed as a Baker’s Assistant.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson

Albert is remembered in the Book of Remembrance, Royal Air Force, 1939-45 at Monkwearmouth M46.02 page 97


The CWGC entry for Aircraftman 1st Class Reed

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