Advice has been received that Sergeant-gunner George Ernest Reid has been killed on air operations. Before joining the Air Force Air Reid was a member of the staff of Messrs A. and; T. Burt Ltd., having been with them for at least 15 years. He served in several departments, and was warehouseman when he left. Messrs A. and T. Burt Ltd. flew their flag at halfmast to-day. -Evening Star, 15/10/1942.
George Reid was trained in Canada and served as air gunner in a Short Stirling four-engined bomber of 218 Squadron, RAF. On the night of September 1/2, 1942, his plane took off to bomb Saarbrucken in Germany. It was shot down by a night fighter and crashed in Belgium. Two of the crew, a Pilot Officer and one of the Sergeants, survived and were taken prisoner.
FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE
REID — Sergeant George Ernest Reid (late of Kaikorai), beloved husband of Margaret (Blossom), and fifth son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Reid, 130 Fitzroy street, killed on air operations, September 2. 1942. Burial place. Nosseghem Cemetery, Brussels. “A life finely lived and nobly ended." -Otago Daily Times, 10/4/1943.
IN MEMORIAM
REID. — In loving memory of my dearly loved husband, Sergeant George Ernest Reid, killed on air operations, September 2,1942.
Just a sweet memory of bygone days, And a wish for a face unseen,
And a constant feeling that God alone, Knew best what might have been.
— Inserted by his loving wife Margaret.
REID — In loving memory of George Ernest Reid, killed on air operations on September 2, 1942.
Not just to-day, but every day, In silence we remember.
— Inserted by his loving parents and brothers Jack (Christchurch), Sergeant L. Reid (Wigram), Flight-sergeant W. J. Reid (overseas), and Stewart.
REID. — In loving memory of our dear brother, George Ernest, killed on air operations, September 2, 1942.
A tender link of memory is brought to us this day.
Sincere thoughts of you, dear George, will never fade away.
— Inserted by his loving brothers and sisters-in-law, Kath. and Alex., and Edna and Hughie.
REID. — In loving memory of Sergeant George Ernest, R.N.Z.A.F., killed in action, September 2, 1942. Ever remembered.
— Inserted by his brother Eddie, sister-in-law Ethel, and nieces, Lorna end Lesley. -Evening Star, 2/9/1943.
FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE
In Memoriam
REID. — In loving memory of my dearly loved husband. Sergeant George Ernest Reid, killed on air operations, September 2. 1942.
Just a sweet memory of bygone days. And a wish for a face unseen,
And a constant feeling that God alone, Knew best what might have been.
— Inserted by his, loving wife. Margaret.
RElD. — Sergeant G. E. Reid, killed on air operations on September 2, 1942.
Not just today, but every day, In silence we remember.
— Inserted by his loving parents and brother's, Jack (Christchurch), Sergeant L. Reid (Wigram), Flight Sergeant W. J. Reid (overseas), and Stewart.
REID. — In loving memory of our dear brother, George Ernest, killed on air operations, September 2, 1942.
A tender link of memory Is brought to us this day.
Sincere thoughts of you, dear George, Will never fade away.
— Inserted by his loving brothers and sisters-in-law, Kath. and Alex, and Edna and Hughie.
REID — In loving memory of Sergeant George Ernest, R.N.Z.A.F., killed in action, September 2, 1942. “Ever remembered.” Inserted by his brother, Eddie, sister-in-law; Ethel, and nieces, Lorna and Lesley. -Otago Daily Times, 2/9/1943.
For the Empire's Cause.
REID. — In loving memory of my dear husband, Sergeant George Ernest Reid, killed September 2, 1942.
Many a lonely moment, Oftimes a silent tear,
Always a beautiful memory, Of one I loved so dear
— Inserted by his loving wife, Margaret.
REID. — In loving memory of our dear son end brother. Sergeant George Ernest, killed on air operations, September 2, 1942.
Not just to-day, but every day, in silence we remember.
— Inserted by his loving parents and brothers. -Evening Star, 2/9/1944.
For the Empire's Cause
REID. — In memory of my dearly loved husband, Sgt. George Ernest Reid, believed killed, September 2, 1942.
Not just to-day, but every day, In silence I remember.
— Inserted by his wife, Margaret.
REID. — In loving memory of Sgt. G. E. Reid, killed in action September 2, 1942. Burial place, Nosseghem Cemetery, Brussels.
Not just to-day, but every day, we will remember.
— Sadly missed by his parents and brothers. -Evening Star, 1/9/1945.
Northern Cemetery, Dunedin.
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