Basic Details Surname Reid Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) SAC Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Senior Aircraftman/Airman Death and Burial details Country of death The Netherlands Town of death Niewbergan Year of death 1988 Month of death May Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Murdered in a cowardly attack launched by the Provisional I.R.A. Manner of death reference Other