| Regimental number | 34905 |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Niven, 44 Frederick Street, Dunedin |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Athenic on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord (Plot III, Row D, Grave No 130), France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Commemorated in Knox Church, Dunedin. Parents: John and Jessie Niven, Dunedin |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 5 |