World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy (Naval Reserve) as Electrician Third Class on July 20, 1917. He served until discharged August 21, 1921 and on October 12, 1921 he reenlisted in the Navy making it his career. He was serving as Chief Radioman on the battleship USS California (BB-44) when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. During that attack the mechanized ammunition hoists in the battleship were put out of commission. Chief Reeves, in a burning passageway, assisted in the maintenance of an ammunition supply by hand to the antiaircraft guns until he was overcome by smoke and fire which resulted in his death. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor which was accredited to the state of Connecticut.
World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy (Naval Reserve) as Electrician Third Class on July 20, 1917. He served until discharged August 21, 1921 and on October 12, 1921 he reenlisted in the Navy making it his career. He was serving as Chief Radioman on the battleship USS California (BB-44) when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. During that attack the mechanized ammunition hoists in the battleship were put out of commission. Chief Reeves, in a burning passageway, assisted in the maintenance of an ammunition supply by hand to the antiaircraft guns until he was overcome by smoke and fire which resulted in his death. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor which was accredited to the state of Connecticut.
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