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PRESTON

Reed, P.A., 3rd Off., 1941

Photo: Brian Chandler

On Tower Hill Memorial is the name of Third Officer Percy Arnold Reed, serving with the Merchant Navy who died 20/05/1941.

In Tynemouth (Preston) 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.

Percy Arnold Reed is remembered on our List of Ships’ crews


The CWGC entry for 3rd Officer Reed

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