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John Reid (1892 - 1942)

John "Jock" Reid
Born in Auckland, North Island, New Zealandmap
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Husband of — married 15 Jul 1917 in New Zealandmap
[children unknown]
Died at age 50 in Auckland, North Island, New Zealandmap
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Biography

John Reid is an Anzac who served in World War One.

John Reid was born on 28 April 1892. He was the youngest son of Wilhelm Bretz and Martha Winter. His parents and older siblings had emigrated from Scotland to New Zealand in 1889.

When the 1st World War broke out John was working as a Fish Curer. He enlisted on 13 March 1917 at Auckland. He served as a Private with E. Company, 32nd Regiment.

He married Agnes Ada Butler on 15 July 1917. Agnes was the widow of William Edward Wells.

They had at least four children together.

In the 1919 New Zealand, Electoral Rolls (1853-1981) John Reid was recorded living at 43 Federal Street, Auckland with his wife. He was a Fisherman.

He passed away on 11 August 1942 and was buried on 14 August 1942 at Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand[1][2]. PLOT: Roman Catholic Division A, Row 6, Plot 56

Sources

  1. https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/cemeteries/Pages/RecordDetails.aspx?recordId=8BA41387DA93AA0B50865B8EB13483A4
  2. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/243571982/john-reid: accessed 16 September 2022), memorial page for John Reid (1892–11 Aug 1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 243571982, citing Waikumete Cemetery & Crematorium, Glen Eden, Auckland Council, Auckland, New Zealand; Maintained by lindylou631 (contributor 49254308)
  • NZ BDM Marriage Records Online: Registration No: 1917/5079 | Bride's Given Name(s): Agnes Ada | Bride's Family Name: Wells | Groom's Given Name(s): John | Groom's Family Name: Reid | https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz




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