Robert payton reid biography

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Period:: Second World War ()
Rank:: Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit:: 7th (Galloway) Battalion, 1st Airlanding Brigade, 1st Airborne Division, British Army
Awarded on:: November 9th,
Awarded for:: Operation Market Garden

Colonel Payton-Reid commanded the 7th K.O.S.B. during the Battle of Arnhem. On Saturday, 23rd September the unit, by this time reduced to 6 officers and ORs, was heavily attacked by German infantry supported by tanks and S.P. guns. A penetration was made on the right flank. Col Payton-Reid immediately organized a scratch force from his Battalion HQ and Support Company and led it against the enemy. His counter attack was successful and a dangerous situation was restored. It was entirely due to the energy, initiative and determination of the CO that the breach was sealed. During the nine days of the operation, Col Payton-Reid's Battalion was constantly attacked by tanks, S.P. guns and infantry. Between attacks the unit was subjected to intense mortar and artillery fire. It was due to the personality, courage and wonderful example shown by Col Payton-Reid that his unit was able to withstand the terrible strain of that week. At critical periods during the enemy attacks and bombardments this officer continually showed himself and inspired all ranks by his personal

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Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Payton-Reid

Unit : Office, 7th (Galloway) Battalion Interpretation King's Rest Scottish Borderers

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Awards : Distinguished Rental Order

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Robert Payton Reid ARSA /01/

On the 17^th January the Academy lost its oldest member in R. Payton Reid, who was selected as far back as He was born in Edinburgh in and was educated at George Watson's College.

His art study began at the old school of the Board of Manufactures and the Life School of the Academy, where he gained the Stuart Prize and the Maclaine-Watters Medal. Thereafter he worked for four and a half years at Munich.

Payton Reid was a regular exhibitor in the Academy up to his last year, and his work, such as the "Dowie Dens of Yarrow," attracted considerable attention. During the recent war years, when members were permitted to send retrospective works, it was of great interest to have an opportunity to see examples of the earlier painting of our shy old friend.

He married late in life and is survived by his widow and one daughter.

RSA Obituary, transcribed from the RSA Annual Report