INDENTM.C. London Gazette 19.4.1945 Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) Alfred John Clinton Reeves, Rifle Brigade attached 2nd Bn. King's Regiment. The recommendation states: "This officer has fought with the Bn. in every action in which it has been engaged. From March 15th, 1944, to 23rd July, 1944, he commanded a platoon and from 23rd July, 1944, onwards he commanded a Company with accelerated promotion, which his outstanding leadership and proved ability had earned for him. At the crossing of the R. Gari on the night of the 11/12th May, 44, his Company Commander was wounded, and Lieut. Reeves took command of his Company which successfully held its ground across the river for 36 hours, when the advance was continued. Throughout this period of 36 hours the Company was pinned to the ground by the most concentrated small arms, mortar and shell fire, yet in order to coincide with a flanking movement by another Bn., he crawled forward 50 yards alone with a Piat and shot up an enemy strong point in a house causing one Warrant Officer and six men to surrender.
At Meleto on 23rd July, 44 Lieut Reeves' Company Commander having been wounded, he again found himself in command of a Company. This time he remained in command for the remainder of the campaign to the R. Arno. He instilled the most active enthusiasm into every man in his Company and commanded their devoted loyalty. As a commander of men this officer is most outstanding, at all times his fortitude and cheerful devotion to duty has been a stiring example to all ranks under his command and his personal participation in very action has been far in excess of the requirements of his Bn."