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Reed, J., Master, 1940

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of Master John Reed, serving with the Merchant Navy who died 14/12/1940.

In the cemetery is a headstone which reads:

In loving remembrance of
Captain John Reed
of “Western Prince”
lost at sea December 1940
Effie, his wife
died February 22nd 1948
Percy Arnold, their son
lost at sea May 20th 1941.

John Reed is remembered in Tynemouth on T36.01 and on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for Captain Reed

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