Sibley Reid
World War II Gold Star Veteran from New Jersey

On February 6, 1944 First Lieutenant Reid was declared a casualty of World War II. He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. He is remembered by the people of New Jersey. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Sibley Reid
World War II
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World War II
New Jersey
Missing in Action
Battle of Anzio
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Service Details
This Profile ID345903
Service IDO-660589
NameSibley Reid
FromBergen County, New Jersey
Casualty DateFebruary 6, 1944
WarWorld War II
Service BranchArmy Air Forces
RankFirst Lieutenant
Unit/Group526th Fighter Squadron, 86th Fighter Group
Casualty TypeMissing in action
BurialTablets of the Missing Sicily-Rome American Cemetery Nettuno, Italy
Notable Awards
Purple Heart
Remembered Sibley Reid is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing Sicily-Rome American Cemetery Nettuno, Italy. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Sibley Reid was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Reid had the rank of First Lieutenant. Service number assignment was O-660589. Attached to 526th Fighter Squadron, 86th Fighter Group.

According to our records New Jersey was his home or enlistment state and Bergen county has been included within the archival record.

During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Reid was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on February 6, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action.
Commendations + Awards
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World War II Victory Medal
Purple Heart
American Campaign Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Army Good Conduct Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 205 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 19 Medal of Honor recipients
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