Edmund John REEVE

Regimental number23/572
AddressRangiora
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs E M Reeve, 320 New Brighton Road, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Final rankCompany Sergeant Major
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Croix de Guerre (Belgium)

'For gallantry and devotion to duty. Throughout the whole of the operations from 21st August until 12th September 1918. Sergt Major Reeve has performed very marked service, especially in the attack near Havrincourt Wood on 12th September. When all the Officers in his Company had become casualties he arranged the consolidation of the positions gained, organised the remaining men of his Company and carried on until an Officer was sent up to take charge. Sergt Major Reeve has at all times shown great resourcefulness, initiative and daring and has setca splendid example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 5 April 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/1st NZRB

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