Sgt Mjr JW Kirkness (1914-19)

Sgt-Mjr JW Kirkness

Sergeant Major 48th Regiment “Highlanders” 1913-1919

James W Kirkness (No 357) was an original 48th Highlander serving in B Company.

In 1913 he became the third Sergeant Major of the 48th Highlanders succeeding
Sergeant Major Rose and remained Sgt Mjr of the Home Battalion from 1914 to 1919.

Era(s)
  • 1891 - 1913 Early years  / 
  • 1914 - 1919 (WW 1)
Unit(s)
Militia / Reserve Bn
Fate
Released
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