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We remember William George Reeve
We remember William George Reeve
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Florence Lilian Reeve
Source:6190725
1889
1891
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:6190724
1891
1891
location
The Camp, or Hut Barracks, Charlton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190724
1891
1893
sibling
Edward Gordon Reeve
Source:6190725
1893
1896
sibling
Harold Joseph Reeve
Source:6190725
1896
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:6190725
1901
1901
location
Harrow Road, Aldershot Military
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190725
1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:6190728
1911
1911
employment
Clerk
The Army
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6190728
1911
1911
location
11 Aberdeen Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190728
1911
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:6190724
8th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6190709
8th December 1915
1915
location
11 Aberdeen Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190720
8th December 1915
1918
dates
Age 26
Source:6190697
22nd March 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6190709
22nd March 1918
service
British Army
Private
291663
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:3690251
service
British Army
Private
16/35520
King's Liverpool Regiment
16th Battalion
Source:6190709
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7523394
Source:6190709
22nd March 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7523394
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aberdeen Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 11 Aberdeen Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th December 1915 | |
| Harrow Road, Aldershot Military | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| The Camp, or Hut Barracks, Charlton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 291663 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 16/35520 | King's Liverpool Regiment | 16th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Reeve | mother | ||
| William Reeve | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Lilian Reeve | sister | 1889 | |
| Edward Gordon Reeve | brother | 1893 | |
| Harold Joseph Reeve | brother | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-08 | 5'9" |
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Debt of Honour Register | Dorothy468 |
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