Herbert Reed (British Army soldier)
Henry Herbert Reed GC | |
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| Born | 1911 |
| Died | 20 June 1941 (aged 30) The North Sea aboard SS Cormount |
| Buried | Bishopwearmouth Cemetery, Sunderland |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1939-1941 |
| Rank | Bombardier |
| Service number | 2052982 |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
| Conflicts | World War II † |
| Awards | George Cross |
Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed GC (1911 – 20 June 1941), of No. 2 Battalion, 1 Maritime Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "gallant and utterly selfless action" he showed after the merchant ship SS Cormount was attacked by German E-boats and planes on 20 June 1941.