Robert Niven
Medal of Honor recipient
About Robert Niven
Lived 1833 – 1921 (aged 88).
Robert Niven (December 18, 1833 - December 21, 1921) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Niven received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Niven's medal was won for capturing two Confederate flags at the Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia, on March 2, 1865. He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865.
Niven was born in Harlem in New York and entered service in Rochester. He was later buried in Lakewood, Rhode Island.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was Robert Niven?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was Robert Niven born?
Robert Niven was born on 18 December 1833.
When did Robert Niven die?
Robert Niven died on 21 December 1921.
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