Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria, to include the Brian Ritchie Collection (Part II)

Seven: Stoker Petty Officer E. Reid, Royal Navy

Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939 (K. 56435 S.P.O., R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage bust (K. 56435 S.P.O., H.M.S. Ganges), the last very fine, the remainder extremely fine (7) £160-180

Edward Reid was born in Poplar, London in September 1901 and was employed as a ‘Steam Waggon Driver’ prior to entering the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class in May 1919. Advanced to Leading Stoker in February 1927, he was awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal in October 1934.