Herbert Reed (GC)
Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed GC, known as Herbert Reed, of No.2 Battalion, 1 Maritime Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery (1911 – 20 June 1940) 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 1940.
Read more about Herbert Reed (GC): 20 June 1940, George Cross Citation
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