Basic Details Surname Reekes Forenames Charles H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Charles Henry War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number NOT STATED ON MEMORIAL Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was originally from Brighouse, unmarried and worked as a tanner before he enlisted in January 1915. He does not appear to be listed on any other Calderdale memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Devonshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Devonshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Merville Cemetery Communal Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 7 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial