Basic Details Surname Niven Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Northumberland Fusiliers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Northumberland Fusiliers Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death August Day of death 19 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds in action, buried at sea Manner of death reference Died of Wounds