Regimental number | 4349 |
Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Tailor |
Address | Launceston, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 147 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, John Riva, 156 Brisbane Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Previous military service | Yes S. Cadets - 4 years S Forces Exempt |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Date of death | |
Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
Place of burial | Not listed, only as buried Tasmania. Burnt to Death - Accidental. Prior to Discharge becoming effective |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 51 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Son of John RIVA, Launceston, Tasmania. Native of Launceston, Tasmania |
Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Poona', 28 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 14 May 1919; died before discharge. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, RIVA Jack Eugene |