Thomas Reeves was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Wikipedia
After returning to England, from his services in the Crimea, Thomas Reeves contracted tuberculosis and died in 1862, aged 34. www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/bbreeves.htm
... TABLE-7 : HAMPSHIRE Name Thomas, REEVES John, ROBARTS Eric Gascoigne, ROBINSON Sir Nowell, SALMON Rank Captain of the Foretop Gunner Rear-Admiral Admiral of the Fleet Force Royal ... www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/hampshir.htm
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