The Scottish War Memorials Project

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Not listed on UKNIWM

Located in Dumfries Academy at OS Map Ref: NX 972 764

This memorial plaque was presented to the school on 15th November 2010 and has been placed in the entrance display cabinet until a decision is made on its permanent position. His son was present at the ceremony.

He was in 46 Sqn during the battle of Britain and killed in a Mosquito over Norway in 1945 whilst a member of 235 Sqn.

Name: REID, ROBERT
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Squadron Leader
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: 235 Sqdn.
Date of Death: 23/03/1945
Service No: 80836
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 265.
Memorial: RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-11756575