1918-2008: Ninety Years of Remembrance

Soldier Record

James Reid

Contributed by: Rosemary Hodgson, on 2008-11-11

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Rank
First NameJames
SurnameReid
Year of Birth1882
Year of Death1918
RegimentLoyal Regiment (North Lancashire)
Place of Wartime ResidencePreston, Lancashire

James's Story

I was told his horse brought him back to the lines after he was shot where he dies a few days later on 8th October 1918.

He left gifts for his three children when he was last home in 1916. I have the doll he gave to his eldest daughter Alice.

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