JAMES RICHARD REED (on Plaque)
2nd LIEUT JAMES RICHARD REED ROYAL FUSILIERS (on Memorial Scroll)
Born 1892, the son of Frank & Elizabeth Reed of of 5 Kingston Terrace, Sleaford, Lincolnshire
To France 25/8/14 as SS/502 PTE, Army Service Corps
Commissioned 2nd Lieut 30/5/17
Posted 8th Royal Fusiliers
KIA F&F 24/11/17 in the Battle of Cambrai
Commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial
His Officers Papers exist at TNA, ref: WO 339/90254 but we have not checked them
With original waxed card Plaque Case
Note: '8th Bn - K in Action - 24 Nov 1917-1917 Cambrai' has been typed onto base of the scroll, which is pasted onto a heavy card backing board
With copy of his Medal Index Card, Officers Died & CWGC details plus supporting research documentation
Condition: Scroll in Good Condition; Plaque NEF
