South Africa. A First War Pair to Spr. Reid, South African Engineer Corps Auction Footnote: The Tamgha-e-Bharat (Soldier’s Medal)

Footnote: The Tamgha-e-Bharat (Soldier’s Medal) Azad Hind Medal was a medal awarded with swords for valour in combat

and he was attached to the RCAF 407 Squadron

Unfortunately we have no further details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance

To the destroyer Whiting

minor loss of gilt is evident to the cross along with some material fatigue of the case

South Africa. A First War Pair to Spr. Reid, South African Engineer Corps Auction Footnote: The Tamgha-e-Bharat (Soldier’s Medal)A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed SPR. W. F. REID. S. A. E. C., light contact, rust residue from staple in ribbon, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed SPR. W. F. REID. S. A. E. C, light gilt wear, rust residue from staple in ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The South African Engineer Corps traces its origins to the early development of organized military engineering units in South Africa during the