Reeves, Ira L. (Ira Louis), 1872-1939

Ira Louis Reeves (1872-1939) was born in Missouri and was education in local schools there. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1893 and served until 1902 when he retired due to wounds received in action during the Philippine Insurrection. Reeves became president of NU on 1 November 1915 and submitted his resignation on 18 August 1917. Reeves had returned to active service on 5 August 1917 and served in France until he was wounded on 11 November 1918. Instead of resignation, Reeves was granted a leave of absence; his resignation was finally accepted on 19 June 1918. On 9 February 1919, he was named president and commanding officer of A.E.F. University, Beaume, France, where he remained until 15 June 1919. He married Carolyn Louise Smith in 1898 and two children were born to them. The collection itself contains further details on the life and service of Ira Reeves.

From the description of Ira Louis Reeves collection, 1915-1919 (University of Rochester). WorldCat record id: 226381029