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U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
Jesse Rivenback
1927
Jesse Kennedy Rivenback served the U.S. Coast Guard.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Coast Guardsman Jesse Rivenback (Boatswain (T)) and seven other guardsmen drowned when their boat, CG-238, sank.
Guardsman Rivenback had served with the Coast Guard for 20 years. During the time of his service he changed the spelling of his name from Rivenbark to Rivenback.
Guardsman Rivenback had served with the Coast Guard for 20 years. During the time of his service he changed the spelling of his name from Rivenbark to Rivenback.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Coast Guard
Also Served
United States Coast Guard
Coast Guardsman
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