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Memorial Title Pte J Rivers VC
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Summary
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| Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a WW1 war memorial tablet commemorating Pte Jacob Rivers VC in the Market Place, Derby.
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The setting.
The location of the memorial is marked by the flag of the
Sherwood Foresters while the stone awaits the unveiling.
Image © Roy Branson, taken 12th March, 2015
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Dignitaries parade to the unveiling ceremony on 12th March, 2015.
Image © Roy Branson, taken 12th March, 2015
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Lt Col Nick Turner of the Mercian Regiment reading the citation.
Image © Roy Branson, taken 12th March, 2015
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The Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mr William Tucker, and
the Mayor of Derby, Cllr Shiraz Khan unveiling the tablet.
Image © Roy Branson, taken 12th March, 2015
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A wreath being laid by a representative of Pte Rivers's family.
Image © Roy Branson, taken 12th March, 2015
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The tablet awaiting setting.
Image © Roy Branson, taken 12th March, 2015
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The Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mr William Tucker, and
the Mayor of Derby, Cllr Shiraz Khan pay their respects.
Image © Roy Branson, taken 12th March, 2015
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Representatives of the Mercian Regiment pay their respects.
Image © Roy Branson, taken 12th March, 2015
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The tablet awaiting setting.
Image © Roy Branson, taken 12th March, 2015
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The tablet with its setting into the pavement completed.
Image © Roy Branson, taken 12th March, 2015
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