Francis Oswald REED [1913-1941]
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Francis Oswald was the sixth son of Amaro John and Maria Rita Reed, born in 1913. He was an investment accountant at Hong Kong Land. Francis married Vera de Carvalho In October, 1941 at St. Margaret's Church. His eldest brother Edgar was his best man and his other brother Arthur's daughter Mary was the flower girl. The bride's best man was architect Al Alvares and her sister Ina de Carvalho was her bridesmaid. Tragically, Francis lost his life defending Hong Kong on
December 18, 1941, at the age of 28. He was the first of the four brothers to die in the war. He is buried at Stanley Military Cemetery next to his brother Stephen.
- Francis Oswald REED [1913-1941] child of Amaro John REED [1865-1936]
- Francis Oswald REED [1913-1941] child of Maria Rita REED (née DA SILVA, aka Rita) [1871-1948]
- Francis Oswald REED [1913-1941] spouse of Vera REED (née DE CARVALHO) [????-????]
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Service No: 2798
Age: 28
Regiment/Service: Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, 5 A.A. Bty.
Son of Amaro John and Maria Rita Reed ; husband of V. H. Reed, of Kowloon, Hong Kong. His brothers Arthur Augustus, Edgar Vincent and Stephen Arnold also fell.
Francis Reed
Thanks for the information on Francis. I have photos of the graves of Francis and Stephen Reed who were buried at Stanley Military Cemetary.