1334 Sergeant Thomas Charles REID MM
NSW Fire Brigades - Contributor Ian Grimwood AFSMThomas Charles Reid MM
Born June 1895
Occupation: Saw Mill Hand
Service: NSWFB
Appointed South Grafton Volunteer Fire Brigade - 1 June 1914
Resigned - 31 July 1915
Pre War – Militia
Australian Light Horse
First AIF
Enlisted 23 July 1915
1334 Trooper, 1 Australian Light Horse
Gunner, 10th FAB, 40th Battery
WIA 27 November 1916 Gunshot wound, left thumb and thigh
WIA 8 August 1918
Discharged Sergeant June 1919
Awarded Military Medal. London Gazette 16 July 1918
Recommendation for the Military Medal
1334 Sergeant Thomas Charles Reid, 110th Howitzer battery, 10th Australian Field Artillery Brigade
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
On the 5th April 1918 during the attack on our line opposite DERNACOURT, this N.C.O. – who was in charge of a gun – displayed great courage and steadiness.
The Battery was under heavy fire but continued in action throughout the day.
By his fine example, fearless bearing and energy, this N.C.O. ensured the continued and rapid fire of his gun throughout this critical period and set a splendid example to his detachment
London Gazette: 16 July 1918
Military Medal
1914/15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Deceased 7 April 1933
