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Military Information

  • Date of enlistment: 22.04.1916
  • Place of enlistment: Montreal, Canada
  • Service no: 842080
  • Rank: Private
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  • Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
  • Unit/Ship: 148th Battalion

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01.04.1881
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
  • Address: 59a Forfar St, Montreal
  • Occupation: Foreman
  • Mother:

    Mary Ann Niven, 93 King St, Dundee

  • Father:

    James Niven, 93 King St, Dundee

  • Siblings:

    Alexander, William, Mary & David

  • Spouse:

    Ellen Niven, 59a Forfar St, Montreal

  • Children:

    Bella, James & Charles

  • Age at Death: 79
  • Date of Death: 05.07.1960
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More about John Niven

For more information on John, visit his Service Record.

Brother of Pte Alexander Niven, 3081022, 14th Battalion Canadian Infantry, who was killed in action, 01.09.1918, Gunner William Ewan Niven, 90084, 27th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery and Pte David Niven, 35450, 3rd Battalion, Kings Own Scottish Borderers.

Information researched and supplied by Gary Thomson

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