Bombardier HENRY HERBERT REED
Royal Artillery
2 bty., 1 Maritime A.A. Regt.
Died 21 June 1941
Age 30 years old
SUNDERLAND (BISHOPWEARMOUTH) CEMETERY
Ward 34. Sec. C.C. Grave 939.
United Kingdom
- Country of Service United Kingdom
- Awards George Cross
- Additional Info Son of Henry and Annie Reed, of Sunderland.
- Personal Inscription ALSO HIS FATHER HENRY 11TH NOVEMBER 1949 AGE 30 AND HIS MOTHER ANNIE 18TH AUGUST 1960 AGE 74
- Additional Citation note
The following details are given in the London Gazette of 19th September, 1941:When the ship was attacked by enemy aircraft with cannon, machine guns and bombs Gunner Reed behaved with the utmost gallantry. Although badly wounded, he carried the Chief Officer, also badly wounded, down two ladders to the deck below and placed him in shelter near a life boat. Gunner Reed then died. By his gallant and utterly selfless action he saved the life of the Chief Officer.
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