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The summary below was completed by Cathy Sedgwick – Facebook “WW1 Australian War Graves in England/UK/Scotland/Ireland 

Died on this date – 3rd October…… Thomas Robert Reid was born at Boho, Enniskillen, Ireland in 1881.
He served in the South African War & joined the South African Mounted Police. He was given a free discharge at his own request.

In 1910 Thomas Robert Reid married Alice Lillian Robertson in Victoria, Australia. Births were registered in Victoria for Eva Florence Reid in 1910 & William Charlton Reid in 1912.

Thomas Robert Reid enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F.) on 27th August, 1914 as a 33 year old, married, Driver from (care of Mrs Mills) McGregor Road, Koo-wee-rup, Victoria.

He was posted to 2nd Field Artillery Brigade Ammunition Column on 27th August, 1914 for recruit training & was confirmed Corporal on 12th October, 1914.

Corporal Thomas Robert Reid, Service number 1304, embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on HMAT Shropshire (A9) on 20th October, 1914 with the 2nd Field Artillery – Brigade Ammunition Column.
He joined M.E.F. (Mediterranean Expeditionary Force) on 8th April, 1915.

On 20th January, 1916 Corporal Thomas Robert Reid was promoted to Sergeant at Tel-el-Kebir.

Sergeant Reid proceeded to join B.E.F. (British Expeditionary Force) from Alexandria on 22nd March, 1916 & disembarked at Marseilles, France on 28th March, 1916.

He was transferred to 1st D. A.C. (Divisional Ammunition Column) on 15th May, 1916 & was taken on strength of D.A.C. & posted to No. 2 Section in France on the same day.

On 2nd June, 1916 Sergeant Reid was admitted to No. 18 General Hospital, France – cause N.Y.D. (not yet determined). He embarked for England on 9th June, 1916 from Calais, France on Hospital Ship Newhaven with Malaria.

Sergeant Reid was admitted to General & Red Cross Hospital at Chelmsford, England on 9th June, 1916 with Malaria. He was transferred & admitted to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, England on 24th June, 1916. Sergeant Reid was transferred to Lady Northcote’s Hospital, Eastwell for convalescence on 21st July, 1916 then transferred to Eastwell Park Convalescent Home at Ashford Kent on 27th July, 1916. He was discharged on 8th August, 1916.

He reported at No. 1 Command Depot, Perham Downs, Wiltshire from furlough on 18th September, 1916. He was medically classified as “A” (fit for active service). Sergeant Reid was marched out to Wareham on 27th October, 1916 & was medically classified at No. 4 Command Depot at Wareham on 11th January, 1917 as B1 A3 (fit for overseas training camp in two to three weeks) & again assessed on 20th April, 1917 as B1 A4 (fit for overseas training camp when passed dentally fit).

On 31st May, 1917 Sergeant Reid was marched out from No. 4 Command Depot at Wareham & marched in to R.B.A.A. (Reserve Brigade Australian Artillery) at Larkhill, Wiltshire the same day. He was marched out to R.B.A.A. Details at Boyton, Wiltshire on 13th June, 1917.

Sergeant Reid proceeded overseas via Southampton on 23rd November, 1917 from R.B.A.A. at Heytesbury, Wiltshire. He was marched in to A.G.B.D. (Australian General Base Depot) at Rouelles, France on 24th November, 1917 & marched out to 1st Divisional Artillery on 28th November, 1917. He rejoined his Unit in the Field on 28th November, 1917.

He was detached for duty at 2nd Army Artillery School from 3rd February, 1918 & rejoined his Unit from Detachment on 7th March, 1918.

On 10th May, 1918 Sergeant Reid was transferred to 2nd Field Artillery Brigade.

Sergeant Reid reported sick on 4th August, 1918 & was admitted to 2nd Australian Field Ambulance. He was transferred to 18th Casualty Clearing Station the same day with Influenza. Sergeant Reid was transferred to Ambulance Train No. 32 on 21st August, 1918 & admitted to 22nd General Hospital at Camiers, France the same day. He embarked for England on Hospital Ship Princess Elizabeth on 25th August, 1918.
He was admitted to Essex County Hospital, Colchester, England on 26th August, 1918 with Diabetes (slight). He was transferred to 1st Auxiliary Hospital at Harefield on 5th September, 1918.

A Medical Report was completed on 11th September, 1918 on Sergeant Thomas Robert Reid while at 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital Harefield. His former trade or occupation was listed as Horse Trainer. Sergeant Reid’s disability was listed as Diabetes Mellitus which had originated in France in July, 1918. He “felt perfectly well until July 30th when suddenly noticed that his legs were heavy “like lead”. Rapidly became weaker & on August 20th at CCS condition of Diabetes discovered. He lost weight rapidly after this, losing 2 1/1 stone in a month. Under treatment at Colchester & Harefield, condition has improved & patient now feels much improved.” The finding by the Consultant at No. 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield was permanently unfit for all services. The Medical Board also found that Sergeant Thomas Robert Reid was permanently unfit for General & Home Service.

Sergeant Thomas Robert Reid died at 11.30 am on 3rd October, 1918 at 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield Park, Harefield, Middlesex, England from Diabetes Mellitus.

He was buried in Church of Ireland Churchyard, Boho, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, – south-east part (Private Ground) and now has a Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone. His Mother, Brother & Sisters, Brother-in-law, Uncle & Cousin, also friends were present at the Funeral.

(The above is a summary of my research. The full research can be found by following the link below)
https://ww1austburialsuk.weebly.com/boho.html