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We remember John Samuel Rivett
We remember John Samuel Rivett
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Annie Rivett
Source:7293444
1884
1886
sibling
Edna Jane Rivett
Source:7293444
1886
1886
sibling
John William Bell
Source:7293444
1886
1887
sibling
Elizabeth Alice Rivett
Source:7293444
1887
1887
sibling
Sarah Alice Bell
Source:7293444
1887
1889
1890
sibling
James Willie Bell
Source:7293444
1890
1894
sibling
Elijah Bell
Source:7293444
1894
1898
sibling
Clara Rivett
Source:7191320
1898
1902
sibling
Ernest Rivett
Source:7293444
1902
1903
dates
Age 14
Source:7649544
1903
1913
marriage
Florence Agnes Hadley
Source:7191320
22nd October 1913 - 17th June 1948
1913
marriage
Florence Agnes Hadley
Source:7293444
22nd October 1913 - 17th June 1948
1914
children
Horace Rivett
Source:7293444
28th May 1914
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7723542
March 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7723542
3rd September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wound.
Hospital/Institution
Source:7293444
1st October 1918
1918
discharge
Source:7293444
December 1918
1920
children
James Rivett
Source:7293444
1st June 1920
employment
Farm Hand
Blackburn, Lancashire.
United Kingdom
Source:7293444
service
British Army
Sergeant
23733
Royal Lancaster Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:4992468
service
British Army
Source:4992468
1948
death
Not War Related
Halifax Infirmary, West Yorkshire.
United Kingdom
Source:7191320
17th June 1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Samuel |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Rivett |
| Source | 7649544 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 23733 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | 8th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Rivett | son | 28th May 1914 | |
| James Rivett | son | 1st June 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Rivett | mother | ||
| Horace Malalaleel Rivett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Jane Rivett | sister | 1886 | |
| Elizabeth Alice Rivett | sister | 1887 | |
| John William Bell | step-brother | 1886 | |
| Sarah Alice Bell | step-sister | 1887 | |
| James Willie Bell | step-brother | 1890 | |
| Elijah Bell | step-brother | 1894 | |
| Annie Rivett | sister | 1884 | |
| Ernest Rivett | step-brother | 1902 | |
| Clara Rivett | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Agnes Hadley | wife | 22nd October 1913 | |
| Florence Agnes Hadley | wife | 22nd October 1913 |
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Certified copy of an entry of birth.Details of Parents, Date of birth, Registration district.
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Double Medalist.Details of Medal presentation in local paper. The Burnley News Saturday February 8th 1919.Contributed by:
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Sergeant John Samuel Rivett. DCM MMIn uniform, wearing Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal.
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Sergeant John Samuel RivettOriginal photograph of my grandad in army uniform wearing his DCM MM.Contributed by:
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Burnley Sergeant HonouredIn uniform. Wording from a letter stating Sergt Sam Rivett had been awarded the Military Medal.Contributed by:
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Post CardWW1 post card, sent to Sam from an old pal Alf, who was fighting in the First world war.This was before Sam joined the armyContributed by:
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Medals.Medals D.C.M M.M B.W.M A.V.M (copy) awarded to Sergeant John Samuel Rivett.Contributed by:
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Recommendation For D.C.M April 1918.Copy of recommendation for Distinguished Conduct Medal.Contributed by:
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Medals (copy) and photographs.Grandad dressed in uniform wearing his Distinguished Conduct Medal and his Military Medal. Also (copy) of his medals.Contributed by:
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Medal cardMedal card showing written details of Campaign medals (British War Medal & Allied Victory Medal) awarded to John Samuel Rivett.Contributed by:
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Wedding Invitation.Wedding invitation of Florence Agnes Hadley to John Samuel Rivett.Contributed by:
Ann50661
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann50661 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find My Past. | Ann50661 | |
| Find My Past. | Ann50661 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of an entry of birth. | Ann50661 | |
| Memorial card | Ann50661 | |
| Licensee's Death. | Ann50661 | |
| Double Medalist. | Ann50661 | |
| Wedding invitation. | Ann50661 | |
| Sergeant John Samuel Rivett. DCM MM | Ann50661 | |
| Sergeant John Samuel Rivett | Ann50661 | |
| Burnley Sergeant Honoured | Ann50661 | |
| Memorial Card | Ann50661 | |
| Memorial Card. | Ann50661 | |
| Post Card | Ann50661 | |
| WW1 Post Card | Ann50661 | |
| John Samuel Rivett | Ann50661 | |
| Medals. | Ann50661 | |
| Recommendation For D.C.M April 1918. | Ann50661 | |
| Medals (copy) and photographs. | Ann50661 | |
| Medal card | Ann50661 | |
| Wedding Invitation. | Ann50661 |
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