Basic Details Surname Kirkness Forenames James Desborough Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Captain Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sub Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Captain Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1870 Month of death September Day of death 7 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Lost Manner of death reference Other