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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Robert Niven

Details
  • Rank: Second Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Captain)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company H,
    8th New York Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: March 2, 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Waynesboro, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of two flags.
Medal of Honor Recipient Robert Niven
Medal of Honor Recipient Robert Niven
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Rochester, Monroe County, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: March 26, 1865
  • Born: December 18, 1833, Harlem, New York County, NY, United States
  • Died: February 21, 1921, Providence, RI, United States
  • Buried: Pawtuxet Park Cemetery, Lakewood, RI, United States
 

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