The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Circular identity disc impressed with 'J.D.REID/ C/ 308/ 13. A.I/ P'.
Associated with the service of 308 Corporal John Dill Reid. Within weeks of the outbreak of the First World War, Reid, a 21 year old poultry farmer from Holdsworthy, NSW, enlisted with C Company, 13 Battalion on 23 September 1914. He embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ulysses on 22 December. After a period of training in Egypt Reid landed under fire at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli at around 9.30 on the night of 25 April 1915. He was killed in action the following day. He has no known grave, and his name is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial. His brother, 4523 Private Marcus Dill Reid, also served with the 13th Battalion on the Western Front; he died of wounds received in action on 13 July 1917 in Belgium. Both brothers' photographs, medals and next of kin plaques are held in the Memorial's collection.
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 308 Corporal John Dill Reid. Within weeks of the outbreak of the First World War, Reid, a 21
Black cotton ribbon with woven design, in yellow, red and white, showing two sprigs of wattle, the rising sun badge and 'FOR AUSTRALIA'. The top of the ribbon is attached to a white metal bar impresse
Bronze next of kin plaque showing Britannia and a lion together with the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR'. The name of the dead soldier, 'JOHN DILL REID', is inscribed in raised letters within a
Studio portrait of 308 Corporal (Cpl) John Dill Reid, C Company, 13th Battalion, of Liverpool, NSW. A farmer prior to enlistment on 23 September 1914, he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ulysses on
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 308 Corporal John Dill Reid. Within weeks of the outbreak of the First World War, Reid, a 21 year old po
Circular identity disc impressed with 'M.D.REID/ A/ 1/4523/ 13. A.I/ C.E'. Associated with the service of 4523 Private Marcus Dill Reid, a clerk from Bankstown, NSW. Aged 21 he enlisted with the 1st
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 308 Corporal John Dill Reid. Within weeks of the outbreak of the First World War, Reid, a 21 year old po
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 308 Corporal John Dill Reid. Within weeks of the outbreak of the First World War, Reid, a 21
Bronze next of kin plaque showing Britannia and a lion together with the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR'. The name of the dead soldier, 'JOHN DILL REID', is inscribed in raised letters within a
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 4523 Private Marcus Dill Reid, a clerk from Bankstown, NSW. Aged 21 he enlisted with the 1st Battalion o
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with the service of 4523 Private Marcus Dill Reid, a clerk from Bankstown, NSW. Aged 21 he enlisted with the 1st
