Son of Benjamin Robert and Sarah Ann Reeves, of 6, Cecil Street, Walkden, Lancashire; husband of Elizabeth Alice Reeves (nee Twist), of 216, Egerton Street, Farnworth, Lancashire. Enlisted December 1914. Formerly 17th Bn., Manchester Regiment. Captured prisoner of war 30/04/1918.
Reeves, Benjamin Robert –
Personal details
- Surname: Reeves
- Forename: Benjamin Robert
- Date of birth: September 16th, 1865
- Birth place: Manchester, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Farnworth, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: Not known
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: Not known
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 19th (4th City) (Service) Battalion.
- Service number: 47407
- Regiment: Manchester Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Not known
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: V / BW
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Not known
- CWGC reference: Not known
Local newspaper entries
- Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 13/09/1918 18/10/1918