Name
Edwin Reed
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
Not Yet Researched
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
Headstone Inscription
Not Researched
UK & Other Memorials
Hunsdon War Memorial, Memorial Plaque St Dunstan’s Church, Hunsdon
Pre War
The Hertford Mercury dated 26th May 1917 reported that Edwin was born in Hunsdon and that he had lived there for practically all his life and was a member of the cricket club.
He was married and had a daughter.
Wartime Service
He was wounded in France and died in hospital in Herne Bay.
His funeral was held on May 18th, with officers and men from Hertford formed a military escort firing three volleys over the grave and a bugle sounded the last post.
Additional Information
Not yet found in CWGC records.
Acknowledgments
Jonty Wild
