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We remember Eghorn Niven
We remember Eghorn Niven
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
location
Grandparents, Argyle Street, Paisley
United Kingdom
Source:8927116
1901
1916
dates
Age 17
Source:8069868
2nd June 1916
service
Royal Navy
Z/ 5436
Royal Naval Division
Source:6230884
service
Royal Navy
Abel Seaman
ClydeZ/5436
HMS Warspite
Source:8069868
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Clyde Z/5436
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8927112
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Clyde Z/5436
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, HMS "Warspite"
Source:8927112
location
26, Maxwellton Street, Paisley
United Kingdom
Source:6230884
location
26, Maxwelton St., Paisley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8069868
1916
death
Died of wounds
Battle of Jutland, HMS Warspite
Source:8069868
Source:8927112
2nd June 1916
burial
Scotland
United Kingdom
639
Source:8069868
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eghorn |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Niven |
| Source | 6230884 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Maxwellton Street, Paisley | United Kingdom | |||
| 26, Maxwelton St., Paisley | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Grandparents, Argyle Street, Paisley | United Kingdom | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/ 5436 | Royal Naval Division | |||
| Royal Navy | ClydeZ/5436 | HMS Warspite | Abel Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Clyde Z/5436 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Clyde Z/5436 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, HMS "Warspite" | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Dreghorn Niven | mother |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Warspite at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Warspite at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland Burials - Queensferry CemeteryMore about Battle of Jutland Burials - Queensferry Cemetery
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWCG website | Jean36823 |
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