Robert Niven (soldier)

Robert Niven
Born December 18, 1833
Harlem, New York
Died December 21, 1921
Buried at Lakewood, Rhode Island
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Second Lieutenant
Unit New York (state) Company H, 8th New York Cavalry
Battles/wars Battle of Waynesboro
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

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.[1] Niven's medal was won for capturing two Confederate flags at the Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia, on March 2, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865.[1]

Niven was born in Harlem in New York and entered service in Rochester. He was later buried in Lakewood, Rhode Island.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Robert Niven, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 March 1865, while serving with Company H, 8th New York Cavalry, in action at Waynesboro, Virginia, for capture of two flags.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Robert Niven". Retrieved July 4, 2014.
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