Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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.
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