Memorial: M1062

Plaque at the P&O terminal, Portsmouth, dedicated to Thomas Reeves VC d. 1862

Location

P & O terminal, Portsmouth, England

Transcript

'SEAMAN THOMAS REEVES, V.C. / ROYAL NAVY 1828-1862 / Thomas Reeves one of the earliest naval VC's / lies buried within this port. He won the Victoria / Cross for valour at the battle of Inkerman during / the Crimean War'

Details

Description: A representation of the Victoria Cross with the inscription below.
Type: Plaque
Materials: Wood

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1853-1854

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Reeves, Thomas
Age: 34
Date of Death: 1862
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Victoria Cross winner. Death notice in the 'Hampshire Telegraph' 9 August 1862 p. 5.
Bibliography: Clifford Bentley 'Our English Heroes' ' This England' (winter, 2000).
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