Anglo Boer War

Surname

Forename

Rank

Notes

Unit

Reid

David

Trooper

Source: OZ-Boer database

New South Wales, 3rd Contingent NSW Imperial Bushm

Reid

David A

7232

Source: Medal rolls

Canada, 2nd Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry

Reid

David Elder

Lieutenant

Source: OZ-Boer database

Queensland, 1st Mounted Infantry Contingent

Reid

David Elder

Captain

REID, DAVID ELDER, Captain, was born 4 November 1864. He served in the South African War, 1899-1900. He took part in the Relief of Kimberley. Operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg (17 to 26 February); actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Vet River (5 and 6 May) and Zand River. Operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill (11 and 12 June). Operations in the .Transvaal, east and west of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900, including actions at Reit Vlei and Zilikat's Nek. Operations in Cape Colony, north of Orange River. Operations in Cape Colony 30 November to December 1900. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 8 February and 16 April 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with five clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April 1901]: "David Elder Reid, Captain, Queensland Mounted Infantry. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 29 October 1901. Captain Reid was given the Brevet of Major, and became Major, 5th Light Horse Brigade. He held the Volunteer Decoration.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book)

Queensland contingent

Reid

David Irvine

209 and 3400

Trooper

2nd Battalion
Source: Nominal roll in WO127

Imperial Light Horse

Reid

David Irvine

2nd Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA rolls

Imperial Light Horse

Reid