Hamilton Lyster Reed

Irish military officer (1869–1931); recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Hamilton Lyster Reed

Summary

Hamilton Lyster Reed is a human[1]. He was born in Dublin[2]. He was born on +1869-05-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in South Kensington[4]. He died on +1931-03-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hamilton Lyster Reed's place of birth was Dublin[2].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed passed away in South Kensington[4].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed was born on +1869-05-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed died on +1931-03-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Richmond and East Sheen Cemeteries[8].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed's father was Andrew Reed[9].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed held citizenship in Ireland[10].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed held citizenship in Irish Free State[12].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[13].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed received the Victoria Cross[14].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed received the Queen's South Africa Medal[17].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed received the King's South Africa Medal[18].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed received the Post Staff College[19].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed's image is recorded as Hamilton Reed VC IWM Q 2113.jpg[20].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed's image is recorded as Captain Hamilton Reed VC, Royal Field Artillery.jpg[21].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed is recorded as male[22].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[25].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[26].
  • Hamilton Lyster Reed's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dublin[2], Hamilton Lyster Reed… he was born on +1869-05-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Andrew Reed[9].

Education

Hamilton Lyster Reed was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[13].

Career and Affiliations

Hamilton Lyster Reed worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Cross[14], a military decoration[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1856[30]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1815[33]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Queen's South Africa Medal[17], an award[36], founded in 1900[37]; King's South Africa Medal[18], a military decoration[38], founded in 1902[39]; and Post Staff College[19], a staff course[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Death and Burial

Hamilton Lyster Reed died on +1931-03-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in South Kensington[4]. Burial took place at Richmond and East Sheen Cemeteries[8].

Why It Matters

Hamilton Lyster Reed ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Hamilton Lyster Reed born?

Hamilton Lyster Reed was born in Dublin[2].

Where did Hamilton Lyster Reed die?

Hamilton Lyster Reed passed away in South Kensington[4].

Who were Hamilton Lyster Reed's parents?

Hamilton Lyster Reed's father was Andrew Reed[9].

What did Hamilton Lyster Reed do for work?

Hamilton Lyster Reed worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Hamilton Lyster Reed go to school?

Hamilton Lyster Reed was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[13].

What awards did Hamilton Lyster Reed receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[14], Companion of the Order of the Bath[15], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], and Queen's South Africa Medal[17].

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  13. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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