Jacob Rivers V.C. has no known grave, however he is commemorated on his mother’s grave. (Full story here). Adeline Rivers is buried in Nottingham Road Cemetery.

On 17th October 2025, specialist volunteers from The Victoria Cross Trust, cleaned the grave with steam. This ensured that no damage was done to the headstone or lettering. As can be seen, an appropriate acknowledgment and tribute to a brave Derbyshire man.

Original contemporary Image curtesy of W.W.Winters Ltd. Photographers of Derby.

Immediately before cleaning.

Immediately after cleaning.

Detail after cleaning.