William Reid

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William Reid Nov 20, 2009 18:58:40 GMT

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Post by roberthenry on Nov 20, 2009 18:58:40 GMT

The Victoria Cross and medals of Flight Lieutenant William Reid have been sold for £335,000.
They were bought by Miss Melissa John from Wales in memory of her brother who died last year, he was a medal collector who always wanted a VC. The medals will remain in Britain.

Last Edit: Nov 21, 2009 9:49:15 GMT by Les

Les Administrator Paying tribute to all the brave men Posts: 3,948	William Reid Nov 21, 2009 9:50:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Les on Nov 21, 2009 9:50:02 GMT I've got a cutting from the Metro newspaper - I'll get it scanned in and pop it on here later.
	In memory of Private Henry George BLATCHFORD, 40730, 6th Btn KOYLI. KIA 22/8/1917 age 40. Born in Somerset, lived in Bristol, Died in Belgium. Also in memory of Stoker 1 Class, Alfred George COOLE, 148601 RN served 1889-1911 & 1914-1915. Died at home 28th August 1915. Private Walter COOLE, 5203, 1/6th Btn Gloucestershire Reg. Died of disease 10th January 1917 on the Somme. Nephew of Alfred.

Les Administrator Paying tribute to all the brave men Posts: 3,948	William Reid Nov 23, 2009 7:44:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Les on Nov 23, 2009 7:44:09 GMT
	In memory of Private Henry George BLATCHFORD, 40730, 6th Btn KOYLI. KIA 22/8/1917 age 40. Born in Somerset, lived in Bristol, Died in Belgium. Also in memory of Stoker 1 Class, Alfred George COOLE, 148601 RN served 1889-1911 & 1914-1915. Died at home 28th August 1915. Private Walter COOLE, 5203, 1/6th Btn Gloucestershire Reg. Died of disease 10th January 1917 on the Somme. Nephew of Alfred.

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