Robert Reid
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
About Robert Reid
Lived 1842 – 1929 (aged 87).
Robert Alexander Reid (January 22, 1842 – April 25, 1929) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Second Battle of Petersburg.
Born on January 22, 1842, in the Raploch district of Stirling, Scotland, Reid joined the Army from Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He served during the Civil War as a private in Company G of the 48th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment.
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Who was Robert Reid?
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
When was Robert Reid born?
Robert Reid was born on 22 January 1842 in Raploch.
When did Robert Reid die?
Robert Reid died on 25 April 1929.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Reid (soldier)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Reid. https://biography.guide/robert-reid-1842/
MLA: "Robert Reid." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-reid-1842/.
Chicago: "Robert Reid." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-reid-1842/.
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