Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Gerlock, Bondi Road, Bondi, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, F A Mackenzie, Bondi Road, Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant (Transport Officer) |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'In the attack on Hargicourt and subsequent operations 18th-21st September, 1918, in command of a battalion he showed great skill and gallantry in preparing the attack and during the advance. His attack was in every way successful, and resulted in the capture of several hundred prisoners and some field guns. During the difficult period of holding the line he showed ability in disposing his troops, and his work was of the greatest value to the brigade during a delicate situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During operations he took command of the battalion. He handled his men with marked ability and courage. He was instrumental in organizing counter attacks which drove off the enemy after he had gained a temporary footing in our lines.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |