| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Singleton, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Lecturer chemistry |
| Address | Colenso Pretoria Parade, Hornsby, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William McNiven, Colenso Pretoria Parade, Hornsby, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Treasurer of Sydney Training College Rifle Club for 4 years. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 2nd Division Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Lt Charles Robert McNIVEN, 45th Bn, returned to Australia, 15 February 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McNIVEN Ronald James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
