Reeves, John

Summary

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Birth: c1884
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Death: 20 Jul 1919
Death Source: War Dead

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Narrative

John was part of the Essex Regiment, 2nd Battalion.

A medical report filed or dated 9 Jan 1919 included in his service record contains the following bits of information. The report has the address 79 St Aban's Road, Watford, Herts.

• of the 2nd Essex, Regtl. No. 7671, Rank Private, Name Reeves, John, age 35, posted for duty on 7/10/1903 at Warley
• To France Aug/14 in infantry front line duty until Nov/18 - admitted into hospital with "myalgia" & deafness - in hospital since. Felt present symptoms about a year ago, but no apparent reason. Was in duty from Nov/17 - March/18.

He was discharged 28 Jan 1919. He was buried in Watford in Hertfordshire.

Research Notes

Sources

Death:        CWGC    https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/365120/j-reeves/
Burial:       Findagrave - Vicarage Road Cemetery, Watford, Watford Borough, Hertfordshire

British Army Service Records (FindMyPast), Series WO 363, First World War Service Records 'Burnt Documents'
Herts At War - Commemoration of J. Reeves
Our Watford History - Service People - J. Reeves
National Archives, Kew - Medal Card for J. Reeves - WO 372/16/184844