William Thomas Reed was born in Queensland in August 1889 and enlisted in the A.I.F. in March 1916. After completing his training he was allocated to the 42nd Battalion as a Private. During his service he was promoted through the ranks to the position of Company Sergeant Major, the highest non-commissioned position within the A.I.F.
Details
Birth: William Thomas Reed was born on the 30th of August 1889 to Elizabeth (née McGovern) and Thomas Reed in Georgetown, Queensland. He had a brother named James Reed.
Religion and Occupation: Roman Catholic Butter Maker
Enlistment: William enlisted on the 2nd of March, 1916 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
Embarkation: Private Reed left Brisbane Queensland on the 21st of October 1916 on board the HMAT Boonah A36.
Service Records:
- Private 31/8/16 – 10/1/17 4th Reinforcements, 42nd Battalion, 3rd A.I.F. Division.
- Private 10/1/17 – 24/1/17 42nd Battalion, 3rd A.I.F. Division
- Promoted Corporal 24/1/17 – 29/11/17 42nd Battalion, 3rd A.I.F. Division
- Promoted Sergeant 29/11/17 – 28/8/18 42nd Battalion, 3rd A.I.F. Division
- Promoted Company Sergeant Major 28/8/18 – 12/12/18 42nd Battalion, 3rd A.I.F. Division
- Discharged on the 12th of December 1918.
Medals: Victory Medal and British War Medal
- On the 21st of October 1918 William T Reed was awarded a Military Medal for his bravery in action on the 4th of July 1918.
Marriage: He married Emma Josephine Johnson on the 1st of June 1920.
Death: William died on the 1st of July 1959 in Brisbane, Queensland. He was buried in Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane and his grave reference is ANZ-9-4-63.
Sources:
http://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/records/304035
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141222093/william-thomas-ree
Australian Soldiers of the First World War 