Son of John Caven and Margaret Caven, of 9 Lyle Street, Greenock. Was a missionary for the UF Church in New Zealand

FORMER BOURNE MINISTER DIES OF WOUNDS. – It is with deep regret we have to announce the death of Mr. J. Craven, who died of wounds, June 15th, on active service. After receiving the nature of the wounds it was hoped there would be a speedy recovery. But further telegrams of the next few days proved his condition very critical. Mr. Caven was formerly assistant minister with the Rev. J. Carvath. Of West Street, Bourne, having care of the village churches. In 1915 he left England and took charge of a church at Clive, in New Zealand, and it was there Mr Craven responded to his country's call. His work amongst the children will never be forgotten, in whom he took a keen interest and delight and he was always happiest when conducting children's service. He was greatly loved and respected, and we deeply sympathise with his many friends, who will very keenly feel his loss.
Lincolnshire Free Press 10th July 1917.
Presbytorian Home Missionary, Taradale, N.Z., n.o.k. mother Mrs Margaret Caven, 9 Lyle Street, Greenock, Scotland. Enlisted 18 January 1916. Disembarked Suez 26-06-16 Arrive France -3-17. Died of wounds, received in action 8th June, gunshot wounds legs 7th Gen Hosp, St Omer, June 15th 1917.
New Zealand Army Records.
ied of Wounds

Died of wounds received on the 15th. Buried at Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, France. Grave Reference IV. C. 30.

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