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Col. James H. Reeves commanded the 353rd Infantry, with the exception of two brief periods when he commanded the 177th Brigade, from the time of its orgaization until demobilization. He lead the regiment in all of its campaigns, on the march into Germany, and remained with it throughout the entire period of service in the Army of Occupation. The 353rd Infantry was the Colonel's Own Regiment. Colonel Reeves was born in Center, Cherokee County, Alabama, on September 20, 1870. At the approximate age of 18 years he entered West Point Military Academy on September 1, 1888. His record as an officer of the United States Army dates from his graduation as follows: Second Lieutenant, 4th Cavalry, June 11,1892. Prior to his service in the World War Colonel Reeves had had large military experience. A resume of his experience follows: |
| 1895-1897 | Infantry and Cavalry School, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. |
| 1898 | During the months of May to November, Aide de Camp to General Joseph Wheeler. Spanish-American War. |
| 1899 | February to July, 1900, Cuban Army of Occupation. |
| 1900 | July, to December, 1900, Boxer Campaign in China. Aide de Camp to General James H. Wilson, April to November. |
| 1900-1902 | Military Attache, American Legation, Peking, China. |
| 1903 | Commanded Troop, 14th Cavalry, Fort Grant, Arizona. |
| 1903-1905 | Commanded Troop, 14th Cavalry, in the Philippine Islands. |
| 1905-1907 | Civil Government Service, Philippine Islands. |
| 1907-1912 | Military Attache, Peking, China. |
| 1913 | Joined 3rd Cavalry February 7, serving at Fort Sam Houston and Mexican border to August 20, 1917. |
| 1915 | Service at the Mounted Service School, Fort Riley, Kansas, during months from March to June. |
| 1915-1916 | Adjutant 3rd Cavalry to June, 1916. |
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