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We remember George Edward Reeve
We remember George Edward Reeve
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Mary Jane Reeve
Source:7943809
1879
1882
sibling
Herbert Reeve
Source:7943809
1882
1883
sibling
Ada Reeve
Source:7943809
1883
1884
sibling
Annie Reeve
Source:7943809
1884
1887
1890
sibling
Gertrude Reeve
Source:7943809
1890
1891
sibling
Elizabeth Reeve
Source:7943809
1891
1891
location
Marlborough Street,Heywood,Lancashire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7943809
1891
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:7943809
April 1891
1893
sibling
Walter Reeve
Source:8618196
1893
1895
sibling
Emma Reeve
Source:8618196
1895
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:8618196
31st March 1901
1901
location
Green Lane, Heywood, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8618196
31st March 1901
1904
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
232867
Source:6280572
8th November 1904 - 11th January 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
232867
Source:6280572
17th February 1905 - 18th November 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Signalman
232867
Source:6280572
18th November 1905 - 3rd June 1909
1909
service
Royal Navy
Leading Signalman
232867
Source:6280572
1st July 1909 - 27th January 1914
1910
children
Winifred Reeve
Source:7943818
1910
1910
marriage
Martha Ellen Butterworth
Source:7943813
1910 - 5th June 1916
1911
location
At Sea onboard HMS Venus.
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7943810
1911
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:7943810
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Yeoman of Signals
232867
HMS Hampshire
Source:6280572
1st March 1915 - 5th June 1916
1916
location
73 Manchester Rd, Heywood, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8654217
June 1916
1916
location
Bradley Cottage, Newhey, Lancs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8654217
June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died when HMS Hampshire sank having struck a mine off the coast of Orkney.
At Sea
United Kingdom
Source:6280572
Source:7943805
5th June 1916
burial
Orkney
F. 63. Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery,Hoy,Orkney,Scotland.
United Kingdom
Source:7943802
Source:6280572
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Edward |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Reeve |
| Source | 6280572 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Manchester Rd, Heywood, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known June 1916 | |
| At Sea onboard HMS Venus. | United Kingdom | military residence address | 1911 | |
| Bradley Cottage, Newhey, Lancs | United Kingdom | their own address | known June 1916 | |
| Green Lane, Heywood, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Marlborough Street,Heywood,Lancashire. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 232867 | Boy 2nd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 232867 | Boy 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 232867 | Signalman | |||
| Royal Navy | 232867 | Leading Signalman | |||
| Royal Navy | 232867 | HMS Hampshire | Yeoman of Signals |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Reeve | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Reeve | father | ||
| Margery A Reeve | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Reeve | sister | 1879 | |
| Herbert Reeve | brother | 1882 | |
| Ada Reeve | sister | 1883 | |
| Annie Reeve | sister | 1884 | |
| Gertrude Reeve | sister | 1890 | |
| Elizabeth Reeve | sister | 1891 | |
| Walter Reeve | brother | 1893 | |
| Emma Reeve | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Ellen Butterworth | wife | 1910 |
Media
Media
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Yeoman of Signals G.E. REEVECWGC Headstone for Yeoman of Signals G.E. REEVE at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Hoy, Orkney.Contributed by:
Andrew84401
Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Observer 10 June 1916 p4 | Maggie85957 | |
| Rochdale Observer 10 June 1916 p4 | Maggie85957 | |
| Yeoman of Signals G.E. REEVE | Andrew84401 |
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