REID, John Clyde, Sergeant (P.28107) - Military Medal - Canada Gazette dated 18 March 1944
"At San Marco (Italy) at about 1700 hours on 6 October 1943, Sergeant Reid, whilst acting as commander of the dismounted carrier platoon of The Royal Canadian Regiment, lead his sections into a favourable position on a ridge under direct fire from several German machine guns about 600 yards away. These enemy machine guns were holding up the advance of "A" and "C" Companies. Fearlessly and with cool judgement, Sergeant Reid skilfully controlled the fire of his six light machine guns, destroying two enemy machine guns and silencing the others, thus making possible the further advance of "A" and "C" Companies. Sergeant Reid moved, under fire, from section to section giving fire control orders, arranging replenishment of ammunition and encouraging his men. Sergeant Reid demonstrated initiative and leadership in keeping with the highest traditions of an infantry soldier."
