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We remember James Douglas Niven
We remember James Douglas Niven
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1899
education
Keyham College
Source:8597607
17th July 1899
1904
service
Royal Navy
Engineer Lieutenant Commander
Source:7637490
4th July 1904
1907
appointments
Lieutenant
Source:8597607
1st May 1907
1911
marriage
Norah Constance Symes
Source:8597607
19th April 1911
1912
children
Cyril Douglas Niven
Source:8597607
14th June 1912
1915
appointments
Eng, Lieutenant Commander
Source:8597607
1st May 1915
education
St.Stephens Green School
Dublin
Ireland
Source:8597607
marriage
Norah C
Source:8519933
service
Royal Navy
Engineer Lieutenant Commander
HMS Black Prince
Source:8519933
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS BLACK PRINCE at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8585323
31st May 1916
burial
Source:8519933
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Douglas |
| Initials | JD |
| Last Name | Niven |
| Source | 7637490 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Engineer Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Black Prince | Engineer Lieutenant Commander |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Douglas Niven | son | 14th June 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Browne Craig | mother | ||
| Ninian Charles Niven | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norah C | wife | ||
| Norah Constance Symes | wife | 19th April 1911 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Douglas Niven | Stephen27718 | |
| James Douglas Niven | Stephen27718 |
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