Niven, Robert Henry (Wing Commander)

Killed in Action 1942-May-30

Wing Commander Robert Henry Niven RAF

Birth Date: 1914

Born:

Andrew & Lillian Niven

Home: Calgary, Alberta (parents)

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Decorations: DFC

Distinguished Service Cross

Service

RAF

Unit

59 (MP) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Ab Uno Disce Omnes From one learn all

Base

RAF North Coates

Rank

Wing Commander

Position

Wing Commander

Service Numbers

37627

Home
Google MapCalgary, Alberta (parents)
Memorial Location
Google MapRunnymede Memorial Surrey
Panel 64

59 Squadron (Ab Uno Disce Omnes). W/C RH Niven DFC (RAF)(Can) had flown Spitfire aircraft on photo reconnaissance operations during 1940 and 1941. He lost his life while on an anti-shipping mission in Hudson V aircraft AM 842, hit by ship's flak

W/C Niven DFC has no known grave and is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial

Please see Reilly, JJ for complete casualty list

Addendum: He was the Commanding Officer of 459 Squadron and was killed when his Hudson aircraft went missing during operations off the Dutch Coast, Three RAF members of the crew were also killed. Detail provided by J. Stevens, Ontario.

Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

Hudson serial: AM842

Lockheed Hudson
Source National Air Force Museum of Canada.

The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft built initially for the Royal Air Force (RAF) shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War and primarily operated by the RAF thereafter. The Hudson served throughout the war, mainly with Coastal Command, but also in transport and training roles, as well as delivering agents into occupied France. They were also used extensively with the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) anti-submarine squadrons. National Air Force Museum of Canada.

YouTube Hudson

Wikipedia Wikipedia Hudson

unvetted Source Harold A Skaarup Web Page

Kestrel Publications Hudon - Kestrel Publications