James David Graham Niven
born 1.3.1910 Belgrave Mansions,London
son of William Edward Graham and Henrietta Julia (nee de Gacher) Niven
father Lt,Berkshire Yeomanry killed Gallipoli 21.8.1915 age 37
mother remarried Sir Thomas Comyn-Platt
educated Stowe and RMC Sandhurst
Highland Light Infantry (2Lt)
left Army 1933
film actor since 1935
Rifle Brigade 1939
Phantom 1940s
ended war as Lieutenant Colonel
married Primula Susan Rollo 1940 (died 1946) (2 sons David and Jamie)
married Hjordis Tersmeden 1948 (adopted 2 daughters)
biography The Moons a Balloon
died 28.7.1983
Chateau dOex Cemetery,Switzerland
