JOHN CHARLES REEVE

From May through to September 2026, Andrew will be fulfilling his dream to hike the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats! You are all warmly invited to follow Andrew’s epic journey on his Facebook page, “Andrew Beal LEJOG” https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577588795730

As Andrew hikes the 1,300+ miles, he will raise funds for the Ipswich War Memorial Project to help finance our future exhibitions and research of the brave Ipswich men and women who lost their lives in conflict. If you would like to make a small donation, please click on the link: https://gofund.me/5d4a50570

Thank you for your love and support. Andrew & Helen – I.W.M.P.

Born: 1888, Stoke, Ipswich.

Died: 19th March 1915; age 26; died of wounds received in action at Boulogne.

Residence: 62, Old Foundry Road, Ipswich.

Enlistment Location: Ipswich.

Date of Entry Therein: 30th November 1914 – France.

Rank: Lance Corporal; Service Number: 10362

Regiment: Highland Light Infantry, 1st Battalion.

Medals Awarded: Victory, British War & 1915 Star.

Grave Reference:

III.D.40.

Boulogne Easton Cemetery,

Pas de Calais,

France.

Relatives Notified & Address: Son of Mrs. J. Reeve, of 62, Old Foundry Road, Ipswich.

CENSUS

1891   Fisk’s Court, Lower Orwell Street, Ipswich.

John was 2 years old and lived with his parents and sister.

John Alfred Reeve, 21, a Carter, born Ipswich.

Elizabeth Jane Reeve, 21, born Colchester, Essex.

Lily Flora Reeve, 3 months, born Ipswich.

1901   56, Lower Orwell Street, Ipswich.

John was 12 years old and living with his parents & sister.

John, 32, a Carman.

Elizabeth, 31, a Corset maker – Stay.

Lily, 10.

1911   Lucknow, India.

John was 22 years old and a Soldier ranked a Private of the 1^st Battalion, Highland Light Infantry.

John’s father, John Alfred Reeve, died on the 6^th March 1917 and was buried in Section EE, Ipswich Old Cemetery, Ipswich.

Soldiers’ Effects to John Alfred Reeve – father, and Jane Reeve – mother.

Highland Light Infantry, 1st Battalion