Background
Kirks, Rowland Falconer was born on November 15, 1914 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Allie Harrison and Ella Davidson (Falconer) Kirks.
Kirks, Rowland Falconer was born on November 15, 1914 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Allie Harrison and Ella Davidson (Falconer) Kirks.
Bachelor of Arts, Virginia Military Institute, 1935. Bachelor of Laws, National University, 1939, Master of Patent Law, Scientiae Juridicae Doctor, 1940, Doctor of Laws, 1951. Graduate Industrial College Armed Forces, 1961, Command and General Staff College, 1953, 63.
Doctor of Laws, Saint John's University, 1974.
Assistant professor of law National University, Washington, 1940-1941, professor, 1948-1949, dean law school, 1949-1953, professor, 1949-1954, president university, 1953-1954. Legislation counsel National Automobile Dealers Association, Washington, 1954-1960. General counsel American Textile Manufacturers Institute, Washington, 1960-1970.
Appointed by Supreme Court director administrative office United States Court Justices, Washington, 1970-1977.
Appointed by President Truman assistant attorney general United States, director Office Alien Property, 1952. Past chairman, life member of advisory board Salvation Army, Washington.
Commanding general 97th United States Army Reserve Command, 1967-1970.
Member Board Education Washington, 1953-1962. Served from Lieutenant lieutenant colonel Army of the United States, 1941-1946. Member American Bar Association, Bar Association District of Columbia, Barristers, Kappa Alpha Order (past province commander).
Kiwanian.
Clubs: University, Lawyers, Vinson, Metropolitan.
Married Virginia Louise Potter, June 15, 1940. Children: Virginia Louise, Rowland Falconer World World War World War II