Regimental number | 2170 |
Place of birth | Perthshire Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | c/o GPO, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Next of kin | J A Campbell, 14 Rosyth Village, Naval Base, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Pioneer Sergeant McKENZIE was mainly instrumental in organising the Battalion Pioneers as Stretcher Bearing parties during the attack on HINDENBURG LINE South of REINCOURT on 11th, April 1917. His example of courage, determination and devotion to duty was an inspiration to his men. The fact that the enemy were firing on the Stretcher Bearers was not allowed to deter them in their work, but served to spur to further efforts. The ability to seize and handle a situation under the most adverse conditions merits this very capable and courageous Non Commissioned Officer every recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |