The Meade County Messenger

CPL. HARRY JAMES REEVE

Cpl. Harry James Reeve, 18 at the time of his death, died Nov. 16, 1950, while serving his country in Korea.

While serving in the United States Army, Cpl. Reeve was captured by enemy forces on Nov. 1, 1950.

He was determined to be missing in action and a prisoner of war. It was later determined that Cpl. Reeve and 10 others had been executed by enemy forces. Now, 59 years later, his remains have been found and positively identified through DNA testing.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 4, at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Radcliff, with
full military honors.

Condolences may be left online at www.coffeyandchism.com.

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