Wednesday 9 November 2011

Private Manson John Reeves

Born on 31 October 1894 in Seaforth, Ontario - son of Gabriel Reeves, Stratford, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as machinist; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Stratford, Ontario, on 16 February 1916 (number 727547) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - died of those wounds on 10 November 1917 - buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery (grave VIII.I.110), France.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

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