| Service number | 2433 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1897 |
| Birth Place | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, Rockdale |
| Death Date | 1916-07-20 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 30th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private John Reeves
Description
Private John Reeves (2433, 30th Battalion) was born in Rockdale, NSW, and was working as a farm hand at Branxton, NSW, when he enlisted in September 1915. John was killed in action at Pozieres on 20 July 1916 and is buried in the Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France. His mother wrote later that he was 17 years of age. John’s brother, Corporal Charles Reeves, served in the AIF with the 1st Light Horse Regiment.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 30th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files:
- Unit
- 30th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 30th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 1897 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 14 September 1915 | |
| Date of embarkation | 11 March 1916 | |
| Date of death | 20 July 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 20 July 1916 |