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Reid, George Hancock

Date of birth:
1889
Date of death:
1969
Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Captain
Awarded on:
February 8th, 1919
"As pilot of a Short seaplane he was engaged on a raid on Zeppelin sheds in Schleswig-holstein on 25th march, 1916, in which he displayed great courage, ability and resource under the most trying circumstances, which included prolonged flying in a snowstorm and immersion for over three hours in the sea."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Honorary Major
Awarded on:
December 16th, 1919
Mentioned in Dispatches
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
1914 Star

Sources

  • - Spink - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria 19 July 2012

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