John Reid

The Battalion arrived at Le Havre on the 14/08/1914 and were part of the 9th Brigade, 3rd Division. John arrived in France on the 22/08/1914. The 7th and 9th Brigades, 3rd Division took part in the Battle of Nonne Bosschen on the 11/11/1914. This was part of the Battles of Ypres (First Ypres), 19th October - 22nd November 1914 : Often known as the First Battle of Ypres, this is a series of named battles that also form part of the outflanking encounter. It becomes a desperate epic fight east of the city of Ypres which finally results in stalemate and entrenched warfare. It takes place at the same time as the Battle of the Yser, fought nearby by the Belgian Army against the Germans, and the battles to the south at Messines, Armentieres and La Bassee. See photos for John's Medal Index Card, his Army Register of Soldiers Effects, his Service Medal and Award Rolls x 2, his listing in the De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, his CWGC Grave Registration, his name on the Menin Gate Memorial Panel List, his name on the Menin Gate Memorial x 2, John's Pension Records x 3 and the Royal Scots Fusiliers Cap Badge.