Jacob Rivers
Jacob Rivers | |
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| Born | 17 November 1881 Derby, Derbyshire, England |
| Died | 12 March 1915 (aged 33) † Neuve Chapelle, France |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1899–1907 1914–1915 |
| Rank | Private |
| Service number | 6016 |
| Unit | Sherwood Foresters |
| Conflicts | First World War † |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Private Jacob Rivers VC (17 November 1881 – 12 March 1915) was a British Army soldier and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was posthumously awarded the VC during the First World War for his actions during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in March 1915.