The memory for those who
died, those who did not grow old as we do, those
we remember at the going down of the sun and in
the morning - dedicated to the memory
of those persons of Lyneham, who made the supreme
sacrifice for freedom on the field of battle during
World War 1
Frederick
John Reeves
Born: Preston
Died: 31st October 1914
Rank: Private
Service: Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment) 1st Battalion.
Service Number: 7912
Killed in Action:
Memorial: Le Touret Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.
Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Reeves, of Preston Lyneham,
Chippenham, Wiltshire.
1914-20 British War Medal-
Authorised in 1919, this is awarded to eligible service
personnel and civilians alike. Qualification for the
award varied slightly according to service. The basic
requirement for army personnel and civilians was they
either entered a theatre of war, or rendered approved
service overseas, between 5th August 1914 and 11th
November 1918.
1914-19 Victory Medal -
Authorised in 1919, this was awarded to all eligible
personnel who served on the establishment of a unit
in an operational theatre. The Victory Medal was never
issued alone.
1914/15 Star - Authorised
in 1918, the 1914/1915 Star was awarded to individuals
who saw service in France and Flanders from 23rd November
1914 to 31st December 1915, and to those who served
in any other operational theatre from 5th August 1914
to 31st December 1915
Frederick John Reeves - He died
for freedom and honour