| Regimental number | 21604 |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Next of kin | Father, J M Niven, 116 London Street Dunedin |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 16th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 62 Mokoia on |
| Final rank | Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 15 |