Basic Details Surname Niven Forenames Ian Smith Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Corps of Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Signalman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Signalman Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1944 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action