Robert Niven (December 18, 1833 - December 21, 1921) was an American soldier who fought in the

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. Niven received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

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. Niven's medal was won for capturing two

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flags at the Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia, on March 2, 1865. He was honored with the award on March 26, 1865. Niven was born in

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and entered service in Rochester. He was later buried in Lakewood, Rhode Island.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Niven, Robert 1833 births 1921 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor Burials in Rhode Island People from Harlem People of New York (state) in the American Civil War Union Army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients

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