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Charles Reid

In memory of:

Sergeant Charles Reid

July 1, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

671

Age:

30

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information

Son of George and Jessie Reid, of 17, Cook St., St. John'S, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 104 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HAWTHORN RIDGE CEMETERY No.2
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

A. 69.

Location:

Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for Auchonvillers. At the crossroads in the village centre follow the signs for 'Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel'. HAWTHORN RIDGE CEMETERY NO.2 is located within the Park.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of Charles Reid– Image of Sgt. Charles Reid of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, killed July 1st 1916.

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    Photo of Charles Reid – Image of Sgt. Charles Reid of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, killed July 1st 1916.
  • Memorial– In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Memorial – In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of CHARLES REID– In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of CHARLES REID – In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of CHARLES REID– In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of CHARLES REID – In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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