George Henry Reeve

George Henry Reeve emigrated to Canada and lived in White Bear, Saskatchewan.

He attested at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on 2 July 1915 and served with 46th Bn (Saskatchewan Regiment). He gave his date of birth as 12 March 1883 (birth registered 1884 JFM), trade farmer, next of kin Mrs Hannah Reeve (mother), 9 Burns Street, Nottingham.

He died on 22 August 1917 from wounds received during the attack on Lens, and is buried in Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery, France (grave ref. II. K. 25). The history of the Cemetery suggests that he would have been treated for his injuries at the 7th Casualty Clearing Station.

CWGC History of Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery (extract): the town of Noeux-Les-Mines is 6km from Bethune. 'The Communal Cemetery was used by the Commonwealth forces (in succession to the French) from June 1915 to August 1917. The earlier burials were carried out by units and field ambulances but in April 1917, the 7th Casualty Clearing Station began to use the cemetery.' (www.cwgc.org) The 7th Casualty Clearing Station was mobilised in 1914 and left Southampton on 1 November (HS St Andrew) to Boulogne. It was based at Merville from 21 November 1914 but completed a move to Braguemont (Noeux-les-Mines) on 20 April 1917.

CWGC Additional information: Son of Edward and Hannah Reeve, of 9, Burn's St., Nottingham.

Family headstone Nottingham General Cemetery: 'Caroline Edith Reeve daughter of Edward and Hannah Reeve died Dec. 18th 1881 aged 4 years. Also Edward Reeve, died Dec, 14th, 1895 aged 81 years. And Martha, his wife, who died Dec. 29th 1907, aged 90 years grandparents of the above. Also George Henry Reeve who died from wounds received in an action during the attack on Lens, Aug 22nd 1917, aged 33 years. Buried in the Military Cemetery, Noeux-Les Mines, Lievin, Aug 23rd. At Rest. Also Florence Fanny wife of AH Jeffreys of C(-) [poss. Cape Town], who died (-) 1918 aged 46 years. Edward Reeve (-) died (-). (-) wife died (-) 1935 aged 88 years.'

Canada Homestead Grant Manitoba Saskatchewan: George H Reeve

Probate: Reeve George Henry of White Bear Saskatchewan Canada died 22 August 1917 in France on active service Administration (with Will) London 15 January to Hannah Reeve (wife of Edward Reeve). Effects £50.