Reid, Gilbert

Veteran Information

Date of Birth: 3/9/1909

Date of Death: 3/1/1984 Last Residence: 800 (U.S. Consulate) London United Kingdom

Address: Pine Island

Branch of Service: U.S. Army-WWII

Service Number: 32637966

SKU: USArmy-529 Categories: , ,

Description

Gilbert Duffes Carlie Lemon Reid

Gilbert Duffes Carlie Lemon Reid was born on March 9, 1909, in Peterculter East, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, his father, Andrew, was 30 and his mother, Anne, was 22. He was raised and educated in Aberdeenshire and came to the US on February 17, 1930 on the SS California.

Gilbert married Elizabeth McConnacher on October 10, 1932, in Manhattan, New York. In Rye he lived on Pine Island and was employed as a butler.

Gilbert enlisted November 20, 1942 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After his honorable discharge he returned to Rye. For a time he worked as a freelance caterer available for cocktail and dinner parties. In 1950, he was once again employed as a butler on Pine Island.

Gilbert Duffes Carlie Lemon Reid died in March 1984 at the age of 75. His Last Residence was listed as the (U.S. Consulate) London, United Kingdom.

As of 12/12/2025 we have no further information on this veteran.

Name: Gilbert Carlielemon Reid
Race: White
Age: 31
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1909
Birth Place: Aberdeen, Scotland
Residence Place: Rye, West, New York
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Mamaroneck, West, New York, USA
Employer: Mrs B. F. Johnston
Weight: 165
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5-11
Next of Kin: Rosa Geffenar

Name: Gilbert Reid
Social Security Number: 132-05-5708
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1909
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: New York
Last Residence: 800, (U.S. Consulate) London, United Kingdom
Death Date: Mar 1984

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