(British) Army List - for 1840
Page 20 notes George James REEVES CB KH as holding the rank of Major General in the British Army. He is presently serving as Lieutenant-Governor of Placentia.
He was promoted Cornet, etc on 9 February 1791, Lieutenant on 29 June 1793, Captain on 21 December 1797, Major on 10 October 1805, Lieutenant-Colonel 1 January 1812, Colonel on 22 July 1830 and Major general on 28 June 1837.
His name is prefixed with an ornate letter "P" denoting he served in the Peninsula, or the South of France (as per the explanations on page 2)
Page 30 records his active service as follows.
157 Major-General Reeves was at the capture of the French West India Islands, under Sir Charles Grey, and was wounded. Rebellion in Ireland, 1798, including the battle of Vinegar Hill. Commanded the 8th Regiment during the Egyptian campaign of 1801, and was present at the taking of Ischia and Procida, 1809; and the battles of Biar (in command of division), Castalla and Ordal; severely wounded and sent home for recovery. Medal for services in Egypt.