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We remember William Edward Graham Niven
We remember William Edward Graham Niven
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1881
location
Church St, Parkhurst, Epsom
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7654748
1881
1891
location
Carswell House, Buckland Village, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7654759
1891 - 1901
1899
marriage
Henrietta Julia Degacher
Source:7654771
1899
1900
children
Margaret Joyce Niven
Source:7654743
1900
1903
children
Henry Degasker Niven
Source:7654743
1903
1907
children
Grizel Rosemary Graham Niven
Source:7654743
1907
1910
children
James David Graham Niven
Source:7654743
1st March 1910
1911
location
Golden Farm, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7654743
1911
1915
dates
Age 37
Source:6977483
21st August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Berkshire Yeomanry
Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line
Source:7654773
1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:3250425
1915 - 21st August 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
Turkey
Source:7307964
Source:6977483
21st August 1915
burial
Turkey
Source:7307964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward Graham |
| Initials | WEG |
| Last Name | Niven |
| Source | 3250425 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carswell House, Buckland Village, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 - 1901 | |
| Church St, Parkhurst, Epsom | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Golden Farm, Cirencester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Berkshire Yeomanry | Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Joyce Niven | daughter | 1900 | |
| Henry Degasker Niven | son | 1903 | |
| Grizel Rosemary Graham Niven | daughter | 1907 | |
| James David Graham Niven | son | 1st March 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Boustead | mother | ||
| William Niven | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta Julia Degacher | wife | 1899 |
Media
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William's grave marker, Green Hill CemeteryPhotograph taken by Charlotte Czyzyk, September 2015Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Jeff43050 | |
| The Moon's A Balloon by David Niven | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| David Niven | Selena49658 | |
| William's grave marker, Green Hill Cemetery | Charlotte33 | |
| William | Selena49658 |
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