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Military Information

  • Date of enlistment: 24.06.1915
  • Place of enlistment: Montreal, Canada
  • Service no: 90084
  • Rank: Gunner
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  • Regiment/Service: Canadian Field Artillery
  • Unit/Ship: 2nd Brigade, 27th Battery

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11.10.1889
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
  • Address:
  • Occupation: Rivitter
  • Mother:

    Mary Ann Niven, 93 King St, Dundee

  • Father:

    James Niven, 93 King St, Dundee

  • Siblings:

    Alexander, John, Mary & David

  • Spouse:
  • Children:
  • Age at Death: 64
  • Date of Death: 27.06.1954
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More about William Ewan Niven

For more information on William, visit his Service Record.

Brother of Pte Alexander Niven, 3081022, 14th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, who was killed in action, 01.09.1918, Pte John Niven, 842080, 148th Battalion, Canadian Infantry and Pte David Niven,35450, 3rd Battalion, Kings Own Scottish Borderers.

Information researched and supplied by Gary Thomson

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