blue plaque · England

Jacob Rivers VC

Near this spot was born in 1881 Jacob Rivers VC Private soldier, 1st Bn. Notts.. & Derbys. Regt. (Sherwood Foresters) Decorated for outstanding bravery at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle during which he sacrificed his life March 12th 1915

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