About John Reid
Lived 1918 – 1954 (aged 35). John Reid was an American sailor.
John Sidney Reid (November 27, 1918 – May 17, 1954) was an American competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in the Star class at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, together with John Price.
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Who was John Reid?
American sailor
When was John Reid born?
John Reid was born on 27 November 1918 in Atlanta.
When did John Reid die?
John Reid died on 17 May 1954 in Miami.
What was John Reid's occupation?
John Reid was a sailor.
What nationality was John Reid?
John Reid was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Reid. https://biography.guide/john-reid-sailor/
MLA: "John Reid." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-reid-sailor/.
Chicago: "John Reid." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-reid-sailor/.
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