Basic Details Surname Reid Forenames Oswald Austin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Secondary Service As stated on memorial Service (Secondary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Secondary - Stated) King`s Liverpool Regiment Sub-unit (Secondary - Stated) 4th. Battalion Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) The King's (Liverpool Regiment) Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) 3rd Officer Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Country of burial South Africa Town of burial Johannesburg Cemetery Braamfontein Cemetery Year of death 1920 Month of death October Day of death 27 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Died from Gastro-Enteritis Manner of death reference Died of Disease