Kranji War Cemetery, Special Memorial 'C', Plot 23, Row D, Grave 11, Age 23.
Cause of Death:
Died of Wounds
Place of Death:
St Andrews Cathedral, Singapore
Date of Death:
16.02.1942
Buried:
South-East corner of St Andrew’s Cathedral
General Description
Reed enlisted AIF 18 Oct 1940 later joined 2/4th MGB’s ‘A’ Company No. 5 Platoon as did John Ramsbottom (later changed to Lane). He was Batman to Learmonth.
Prior to enlisting with AIF Red had spent 1 1/2 years with the Militia.
Reed was wounded in action on 15.2.1942 at Chinese Cemetery Hill. He was admitted to 2/9th Field Ambulance with shrapnel wounds. Both legs were amputated and soldier died at 0500 hours on 16.2.1942. Funeral service was conducted by Reverend G. Chambers from 35th Light Anti Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery.
Richie Reed was 23 years old when he died 16th February, 1942.
Best mates J.K. Lane (Ramsbottom) and R.C. Reed
Reed Richard Charles WX8503 – What Price Glory!
Above: Reed’s parents
Reed’s parents Stephen Francis Reed and Jane Isabella Coster married 1914 Perth. Jane Coster was born Drouin, Victoria and Stephen Reed was born Tasmania. Richard was one of 9 children.
