On the night of 13/14 June 1982, on the Island of East Falkland, the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards attacked well entrenched enemy positions on the craggy ridge of Tumbledown Mountain, seven kilometres to the West of Port Stanley
During the attack, Guardsman REYNOLDS' platoon came under fire from a group of enemy snipers. His Platoon Sergeant was killed instantly. A confused situation developed and his section became seperated. Guardsmen REYNOLDS immediately took command. Having located the enemy snipers he silenced several of them himself.
That done and showing a complete disregard for his own safety, he moved forward to render first aid to a wounded comrade. He himself was wounded in the hand by enemy sniper fire, but continued to aid his colleague. Whilst doing so he was killed by enemy mortar fire.
For his leadership and courage under fire; also his unselfish regard for his wounded comrade, Guardsman REYNOLDS is strongly recommended for the postumous award of a Distinguished Conduct Medal.
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james was a very good friend of mine and will never be far from my mind always loyal to commrades and in my eyes should have been awarded the vc.....
James' grave lies in Knadgerhill Cemetery Irvine alongside that of his fallen comrade Guardsman David Malcolmson, both lads lost their lives on the last day of that war and thier graves marked with Military headstones emblazoned with the Scots Guards Crest. Unfortuntely the headstones are showing signs of wear and could do with some tidying up especially as we near the 30th Anniversary of that day.
Hi i am Eleanor Jims sister just seen this. Thanks for the lovely comment. It was nice to hear that.
I became aware of James Reynolds through his immediate superior officer, Alistair Bruce, whom I saw on a television programme some months ago. Having recently moved to Perceton, was was able to visit his final resting place yesterday, Tuesday 11th December to pay my respects to him, and his fallen comrade Mr. Malcomson, who lays beside him. They have company with a young man from the tank regiment. God bless them all. Never forgotten. Resugem. Ex RN Submariner.
Eleanor I hope you will see this one day. I live in Irvine North Ayrshire and my step mother's name is Isobel Reynolds. She knows that James was her brother, she was raised in an orphanage and she believed this way because she had some development problems but we have found out that doesn't seem the case. She is now wanting to reconnect with her family and through a few other pages, I have found out he has a sister called Eleanor. I understand completely if this is unacceptable but I found it would be a lovely thing for my step mum. My email address is Emilylouisepollock@gmail.com (hope that's okay to post) thank you for taking the time to read.
Hi Emily I'm Eleanors daughter Jim's niece. I have emailed you
Hi Emily & Eleanor’s daughter, I’m the chair of the Bridge of Weir community council and the village has an event planned for Jim this August. Could you possibly email me on akcbowcc@gmail.com so I can share details. Best, Andrew
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