| 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 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
