Basic Details Surname Niven Forenames William 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) Black Watch Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death La Bassee Year of death 1915 Month of death January Day of death 25 Age at death 36 Manner of death as stated Killed in action at La Bassee Manner of death reference Killed in Action